UN renews Iran's committee seat amid war with US, sparking backlash: 'Morally bankrupt'
Middle East,Iran War,United Nations,Canada,Australia
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The United Nations reconfirmed Iran to its seat on the Committee for Programme and Coordination on Wednesday, sparking outrage from member states who believe the country's record of aggression should disqualify its representatives from the committee's work to review human rights, women's rights and counterterrorism programs.
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