Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:08pm on 18 Sep 2026,Friday International
The Trump administration has granted entry visas to key Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, allowing them to attend next week’s UN General Assembly sessions in New York despite the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The State Department said visas were issued for Iran’s core delegation and essential support staff, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury and other purchases. The decision follows the denial of visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation. Washington cited host-country obligations for allowing the Iranian delegation, while maintaining sanctions against Iran. The Palestinian Authority condemned the US decision, defending efforts to pursue recognition and legal action over the Gaza conflict. (PC: Getty Images)
