Iran's Rouhani to attend UNGA in New York; US grants visas with restrictions
Iranian President Rouhani will travel to New York for the UN General Assembly, with the US approving visas for the delegation despite strained relations. However, strict restrictions apply and the presidential communications team was denied visas, signaling continued friction. The visit offers a rare diplomatic channel but is unlikely to signal a thaw given the restrictions.
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US-Iran Diplomacy: Trump Signals Meeting Amidst Iranian Denials and Visa Restrictions
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.