State Department Addresses Iran, Visa Revocations

Why it matters locally: While the State Department's actions on visas are national in scope, changes to visa policies can indirectly affect Kansas residents and institutions, including universities with international student populations and businesses that rely on foreign talent.

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State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott provided comments regarding the diplomatic situation with Iran and the revocation of U.S. visas for numerous foreign nationals. Pigott participated in a discussion with NPR's Rob Schmitz. The conversation covered the ongoing diplomatic engagement concerning Iran. Separately, Pigott addressed the U.S. government's actions concerning visas. These actions have resulted in the revocation of U.S. visas for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals.