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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US State Department authorizes Iranian delegation attendance at UN General Assembly

Sep 17, 2026 01:48 PM CT New York, United States diplomacy,un,iran,us,general-assembly

Summary

The US State Department confirmed that an Iranian delegation will be permitted to attend the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. This decision facilitates direct diplomatic engagement between the two nations within a multilateral framework, signaling a maintenance of diplomatic channels despite ongoing regional tensions.

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An Iranian delegation will be allowed ‌to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next ⁠week, the State Department said on Thursday.

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United States NEUTRAL

State Department announced that the Iranian delegation will be allowed to attend the UN General Assembly.

Iran NEUTRAL

Delegation authorized to attend the UN General Assembly.

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