US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
Summary
The US government has approved visas for an Iranian delegation to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week, despite ongoing conflict between the two countries. The Iranian group will face travel restrictions and cannot buy certain American products during their visit.Key Facts
- The Iranian delegation includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- The US State Department confirmed the visas and said the delegation will be smaller than last year.
- Iranian officials will have travel limits and be banned from buying luxury or certain goods.
- The war between the US and Iran started in February and has lasted over six months.
- The conflict has increased global energy prices and spread to neighboring countries.
- UN General Assembly sessions, including speeches from world leaders, start Tuesday.
- President Donald Trump will speak next week, along with leaders from the UK and France.
- The US denied visas to the Palestinian delegation for the second year running, citing non-recognition of their legitimacy.
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