Trump Admin Approves Iranian Delegation Visa for U.N. Summit Amid Tensions

U.S. grants visas to Iranian leaders for U.N. General Assembly amid ongoing conflict and travel restrictions.

September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — The Trump administration has approved a limited Iranian delegation to attend the United Nations General Assembly next week, despite ongoing tensions between the two nations.

The decision comes seven months into the U.S.-Iran conflict and marks a rare diplomatic gesture as global leaders prepare for the annual summit in New York City. The State Department confirmed that the core Iranian delegation will be allowed to participate in U.N. High Level Week but will face strict travel limitations, including bans on purchasing luxury goods.

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Iran’s delegation will include President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, though the group is smaller than previous years. The U.S. has imposed these restrictions to prevent Iranian officials from using their visit for luxury shopping, citing concerns over how the regime allocates its resources. Meanwhile, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas remains barred from attending, continuing a policy of denying visas to officials from the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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