The United States has approved visas for members of Iran’s official delegation to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York, despite the continuing conflict between the two countries, according to reports on Thursday. A US State Department spokesperson confirmed that Washington would allow Iran’s principal delegation to participate in next week’s General Assembly proceedings, citing the United States’ international obligations as host country of the UN headquarters. “In accordance with our international obligations, the main Iranian delegation will be able to participate in the UN General Assembly proceedings,” the spokesperson said. Members of the Iranian delegation will, however, face restrictions on their movements and spending while in the United States, according to the State Department. The […]
