Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Visit New York for UN General Assembly Amid US-Iran Conflict

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:25pm on 20 Sep 2026,Sunday International

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to travel to New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to address world leaders. The United States has approved visas for Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a limited Iranian delegation despite ongoing hostilities between Washington and Tehran. The delegation will face strict travel restrictions and a ban on purchasing luxury goods. Pezeshkian’s visit comes as the US-Iran conflict continues alongside diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions. The UN General Assembly’s high-level week is scheduled for September 22–29, 2026. (PC: X)

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