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September 17, 2026
US Grants Visas to Iranian Officials for UN General Assembly Amid Ongoing Conflict
- The Trump administration has granted visas for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend the UN General Assembly next week.
- The delegation will face strict travel restrictions and prohibitions on purchasing luxury goods during their stay in New York, consistent with U.S. policy.
- This decision comes as the U.S. war with Iran continues, with recent military actions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing tensions.
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- US approves visas for Iranian officials to come to the UNSep 17, 2026 at 6:38 PM · AP
- Iranian delegation will be able to attend UN General Assembly, US saysSep 17, 2026 at 6:49 PM · Reuters
- US approves visas for Iranian leaders to attend UN meeting despite war stalemateSep 17, 2026 at 7:19 PM · Independent
- U.S. will let Iranian leaders attend U.N. General Assembly in New YorkSep 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM · Washington Post
- US will allow 'core' Iranian delegation join United Nations summit in New YorkSep 17, 2026 at 9:26 PM · The Hill
- US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New YorkSep 17, 2026 at 9:41 PM · BBC
- Trump administration grants visas to top Iranian leaders to attend U.N. General AssemblySep 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM · NBC