Event Brief
U.S. approves visas for Iran president to attend UN
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. approved visas for Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Araghchi to attend a UN high-level meeting, despite the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. The decision is described as unusual because there are no signs of near-term agreements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or restart nuclear talks.
WHO: U.S. authorities; Iran’s President; Foreign Minister Araghchi
WHAT: The U.S. approved visas for Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Araghchi to attend a UN high-level meeting.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific reason was reported beyond the unusual nature of the visa approvals amid the ongoing conflict and lack of signs of progress on Strait of Hormuz or nuclear talks.
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