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Trump administration grants visas to top Iranian leaders to attend U.N. General Assembly

The decision to grant Iranian leaders visas to travel to New York City for the annual meeting of global leaders comes seven months into the U.S. war with Iran. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.

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NBC NewsSep 17, 2026, 9:59 PM

Trump administration grants visas to top Iranian leaders to attend U.N. General Assembly

The decision to grant Iranian leaders visas to travel to New York City for the annual meeting of global leaders comes seven months into the U.S. war with Iran.

The Straits TimesSep 17, 2026, 7:23 PM

US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly

That means officials including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will be granted visas.

Al JazeeraSep 17, 2026, 9:20 PM

US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly

Iran's delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.

EuronewsSep 17, 2026, 9:43 AM

US denies Palestine leader Abbas a visa to UN summit for second year running

The Palestinian Authority has condemned a US decision to deny visas to President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of officials ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, marking the second consecutive year Washington has blocked his attendance.

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