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US approves Iranian leaders’ UN visas
Washington will admit Iran’s core UN delegation while restricting its movement and purchases during New York’s High-Level Week.
What happened
The United States approved visas for Iran’s core delegation to attend the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week in New York. The group includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Washington will limit travel and bar purchases of luxury and other goods while the countries remain at war.
Numbers
- Seven monthsConflict duration at visa decision — War began in February
- 28 SepScheduled end of High-Level Week — Assembly programme date
Questions
- Who can join the delegation?
- People familiar with plans identified President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and essential staff among those permitted.
- Why must Washington facilitate the visit?
- A longstanding agreement governing the UN headquarters requires the host country to facilitate visas for delegations attending UN meetings.
- How does the conflict affect others?
- Since fighting began in February, it has raised global energy prices and expanded into neighbouring countries, according to the BBC.
- How will this visit differ?
- The delegation will be smaller than last year’s group, which faced similar limits on travel and shopping in the United States.
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The catch
Coverage does not state the delegation’s exact size, permitted travel area, or whether any meetings are planned.
Visa terms were not detailed.