US Grants Visas to Iranian Leaders for UN Summit Amid Ongoing War
The US State Department has approved visas for a core Iranian delegation, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week. This decision comes as the US-Iran war enters its seventh month, with the conflict having expanded into neighboring countries and driven up global energy prices. While the US cites host country obligations, it has imposed strict travel restrictions and bans on the purchase of luxury goods, citing Iranian domestic suffering. The move contrasts with the continued denial of visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, highlighting selective diplomatic engagement during active hostilities.
