Trump Admin Bars Diplomats from Costco
Summary
The U.S. government has restricted Iranian diplomats in New York from shopping at wholesale clubs like Costco or Sam's Club. The Trump administration requires special approval for diplomats to get memberships in these stores, and only Iranian diplomats are affected by this rule.Key Facts
- The ban affects Iranian diplomats based in or visiting New York.
- Diplomats need U.S. government approval to shop at stores like Costco.
- The Office of Foreign Missions says wholesale club memberships are a "benefit."
- Special permission is also needed to buy luxury items like furs and jewelry.
- Only Iranian diplomats are targeted by these restrictions.
- The story is developing, and more information may be released later.
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