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US denies visas to Iranian president's delegation ahead of UNGA
Le SoirLO·US · IR·about 21 hours ago
Iranian President Masoud Pezeskian's media team was denied US visas for the UN General Assembly in New York, according to an Iranian official. The denial is a diplomatic friction point between Washington and Tehran, potentially limiting coverage of Pezeskian's engagements. It signals continued US-Iran tensions despite ongoing diplomatic channels.
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US President Trump has expressed willingness to meet Iranian President Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Tehran has denied any planned meeting with US officials, despite Pezeshkian's confirmed attendance. The US has granted visas for the Iranian delegation, but denied visas for Pezeshkian's media team, indicating continued friction.