UN renews Iran's committee seat amid war with US, sparking backlash: 'Morally bankrupt'

What happened: The UN General Assembly reconfirmed Iran to its seat on the Committee for Programme and Coordination on Wednesday, prompting criticism from member states and U.S. lawmakers. Key numbers: Iran was reconfirmed with 144 ballots cast by the UN General Assembly. The committee consists of 34 member states, each elected to a three-year term. Why it matters: Canada and Australia voted against Iran's inclusion, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee called the UN "morally bankrupt." UN Watch's Hillel Neuer said the seat gives Tehran a signal of international legitimacy.

The UN General Assembly reconfirmed Iran to its seat on the Committee for Programme and Coordination on Wednesday, prompting criticism from member states and U.S. lawmakers.

Canada and Australia voted against Iran's inclusion, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee called the UN "morally bankrupt." UN Watch's Hillel Neuer said the seat gives Tehran a signal of international legitimacy.