The story: Iran's foreign minister has embarked on a renewed diplomatic offensive in support of Palestinians. At multiple UN events in Geneva, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has strongly condemned Israel and its western allies over the war in Gaza. As Tehran finds itself increasingly aligned with once estranged nations on the conflict, this might enable the Islamic Republic to improve its standing in the Muslim world.

The coverage: Amir-Abdollahian on Feb. 26 called on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to hold Israel to...