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The UN Security Council fails at least once between September 22 and 28, 2026 due to a veto (Russia, China, or USA) on a resolution regarding Iran, the Middle East, or Ukraine (confirmed by UN press release or Reuters by September 29, 2026)

Miss ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 21. September 2026 · Predicted for 28. September 2026 · Based on: Ongoing Event

Probability

65%

The UN General Assembly holds its High-Level Week September 22–27, 2026; the UN Security Council meets regularly in parallel. With three active major conflicts (Iran War since February 28, 2026, Ukraine, Gaza), at least one UNSC session and draft resolution per week is the norm. Historically Russia exercises a UNSC veto every 3–4 weeks on average; China vetoes less often but often in tandem. In weeks coinciding with UNGA High-Level Segment and active war theaters, veto frequency increases. No Polymarket market; own calibration based on historical veto frequency.

Data basis for this prediction

Al Jazeera: Iran War Day 200+ updates; UNSC activity September 2026
UN.org UNGA 81: Hochrangige Woche 22.–27. September 2026
Global Security: Iran War OPREP Day 203 (19.09.2026) – diplomatische Lage
Reuters: Russia/China UNSC veto tracker 2024–2026

Verdict: Miss

Das einzige UNSC-Veto im September 2026 zum Thema Iran (Russland + China gegen US-Resolution zur Verlängerung des Expertenausschusses für Iran-Sanktionen) fand am 17. September 2026 statt – fünf Tage vor dem geforderten Fenster 22.–28. September. In der UNGA-Hochwoche (22.–27. Sept.) gab es am 23. September zwar eine hochrangige Ukraine-Sitzung, aber keinen Abstimmungsversuch mit Veto. Quellen: Reuters/EuroNews 18. Sept. 2026 (https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/russia-and-china-veto-us-backed-resolution-to-monitor-iran-nuclear-sanctions), Security Council Report Oktober-Status-Update (https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/monthly-forecast/2026-10/status-update-since-our-september-forecast-8.php), Wikipedia-Vetoliste (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_vetoed_United_Nations_Security_Council_resolutions). Die Grundlogik der Vorhersage war korrekt (Veto fand statt), aber das präzise Zeitfenster wurde knapp verfehlt.

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