Event Brief
US allows Iranian delegation to travel to UN in New York
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Summary: The Trump administration said the State Department will allow core members of an Iranian delegation to travel to the United Nations in New York for the General Assembly next week. The announcement was made despite the US and Iran remaining at war in the Middle East.
WHO: U.S. State Department
WHAT: The State Department said the Trump administration will allow core members of an Iranian delegation to travel to the UN in New York for the General Assembly next week.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: New York, USA
WHY: It is a procedural decision to permit travel for the UN General Assembly next week.
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