Big Move Amid Iran War: Pezeshkian and Araghchi Allowed to Travel to US for UN Meet

Tehran: Amidst the ongoing tension between America and Iran, the Trump administration has decided to allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York. According to the US State Department, a limited delegation including Iranian President Massoud Pejeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will be given visas to participate in the UN General Assembly's high-level week.

Why was the Iranian delegation allowed to attend the UN General Assembly?

There is continuous tension between America and Iran, despite this Iran has been allowed to come to the UN General Assembly. The US State Department has clearly said that America is the host country of the United Nations, hence it is its responsibility to give the main delegations of all the member countries an opportunity to attend the meeting.

For this reason, the Iranian team has also been allowed to come. This decision has come at a time when relations between Washington and Tehran are not good and rhetoric is also going on from both sides. Besides, talks regarding war and nuclear issues are also going on from time to time.

Which leaders will go to New York from Iran?

According to sources, Iranian President Massoud Pejeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will join the delegation. Pejeshkian is also expected to address the UN General Assembly next week. This year the Iranian delegation will be smaller than last year.

Will there be sanctions in America on Iranian officials?

Despite getting permission, many restrictions will remain in force on the Iranian delegation. According to the US State Department, the movement of the delegation will be limited and there will be a ban on purchasing luxury and some other goods. The US has previously imposed tough sanctions on the activities of Iranian officials in New York.

What is America's responsibility under the UN Headquarters Agreement?

Under the UN Headquarters Agreement of 1947, the United States, as the host country of the United Nations Headquarters, has responsibilities related to ensuring access of foreign representatives to the United Nations. The US administration has described the decision to allow the Iranian delegation as being in line with these obligations.

Have travel restrictions been imposed on the Iranian delegation before?

The US has previously limited the movement of Iranian officials visiting New York to the UN headquarters and certain designated areas. This time too, restrictions related to travel and shopping will continue on the delegation. This decision has come at a time when America has denied visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation to visit the UN General Assembly.

Note: This report is based on available US State Department information and reports for 17-18 September 2026.