US Refuses Visas for Members of Iran’s UN Delegation

Pezeshkian Cleared to Attend UN General Assembly Despite Visa Restrictions on Some Delegation Members
The United States has refused to issue visas to some members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation, including members of his communications team, ahead of this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, Iranian state media reported Monday. �
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Pezeshkian is scheduled to travel to New York and address the 81st UN General Assembly on Wednesday, September 23, according to Iranian state media. �
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The U.S. has approved visas for Pezeshkian and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is also part of the delegation. Washington had earlier said the Iranian “core delegation” would be permitted to attend the UN high-level meetings, while imposing additional restrictions. �
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Iran’s state news agency IRNA described the refusal of visas for some delegation members as an “unprecedented hostile move” by the U.S. government. The report specifically identified members of Pezeshkian’s communications team among those denied visas. �
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The U.S. restrictions come amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The Iranian delegation will also face restrictions on purchases during its stay in New York, including limits on luxury goods and certain other items, according to the U.S. State Department.

Araghchi left Iran on Sunday evening and was scheduled to make a stop in Qatar as part of his journey to the United Nations gathering. �
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The UN visit is taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, as well as tensions surrounding strategic energy and shipping routes.
Iran has said it conveyed conditions to the United States through Qatar for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments. The United States has meanwhile imposed a counterblockade on Iranian ports, according to reports. �
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Pezeshkian’s planned appearance at the UN will make him the highest-ranking Iranian official to enter the United States since the conflict began in February, according to AFP reports.

Pezeshkian’s planned appearance at the UN will make him the highest-ranking Iranian official to enter the United States since the conflict began in February, according to AFP reports.