US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York
The US government has granted visas to an Iranian delegation, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. The delegation will face strict travel and spending restrictions while in the country.
Why it matters
The decision balances international diplomatic obligations with the US government's ongoing sanctions and political tensions with the Iranian regime.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Max Matza Getty Images Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) shakes hands with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at last year's assembly The US government has granted visas to Iranian officials so they can travel to the UN General Assembly in New York next week, as the war between the two countries grinds into its seventh month.
The BBC understands the core delegation permitted to attend includes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
A spokesman for the US State Department confirmed the decision on Thursday, saying that the delegation will be placed under travel restrictions and will be banned from purchasing certain American products.
The move comes as the war shows no sign of ending. Since it began in February, it has driven up global energy prices, and expanded into neighbouring countries.
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