U.S. Grants Visas for Iranian Delegation to Attend U.N. General Assembly

Why it matters locally: The arrival of the Iranian delegation for the U.N. General Assembly will impact security and logistics within New York City, necessitating coordination with local agencies such as the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY).

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has approved visas for an Iranian delegation planning to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week. A State Department spokesperson confirmed the decision on Thursday. The delegation will include Iranian leaders. U.S. officials will implement specific restrictions on their movement while they are in the United States. These visa approvals allow Iranian representatives to participate in the annual international gathering at the United Nations headquarters.