The story: Iran has slammed the United Nations’ decision to strip it of voting rights at the next General Assembly over unpaid dues. Tehran says "unjust" US sanctions have prevented it from settling the debt. However, it is now hoping to fulfil the obligation after a potential partial release of funds frozen in South Korean banks.

The coverage: Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif dismissed the UN measure and highlighted US “economic terrorism” as the cause of the situation...