The war between Iran, the United States, and Israel is beginning to have repercussions beyond the Middle East. Tensions between the leaders of these countries, along with potential vetoes and votes in the UN Security Council, are becoming new factors in international politics. In this context, special attention is being paid to the career of Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). His bid for the position of UN Secretary-General has been jeopardized due to his closeness to Washington, which displeases veto-wielding countries like China and Russia. Grossi, who oversees the monitoring of Iran's nuclear program, stated that Tehran has accumulated a large amount of uranium with a purity level very close to that needed for a nuclear weapon. These statements and signals were poorly received in Beijing and Moscow, which view the advance of U.S. military power over the world with the recent precedent of Venezuela in mind. Previously, Grossi could count on the support of Donald Trump to overcome obstacles from the United Kingdom, but the conflict in the Middle East has exacerbated tensions between Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. After the UK refused to join military operations against Iran, Trump criticized the decision, stating, "We don't need people to join the wars after we have already won." As a result, in addition to Grossi, other figures are vying for the UN Secretary-General post, such as Ecuadorian-Lebanese diplomat Ivonne Baki and former Vice President of Costa Rica Rebeca Grynspan. However, Grossi's chances could be thwarted if China or Russia decides to exercise its veto power.
