US approves visas for Iranian delegation to attend UN General Assembly

UN General Assembly US-Iran conflict Masoud Pezeshkian diplomatic visas Houthi militias

The United States has approved visas for a core Iranian delegation, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to attend the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. This decision comes amid an ongoing conflict between the two nations that began in February 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to meet with Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the assembly, though he remains in a decision-making phase regarding Iran. Trump outlined three potential strategic paths: military action, economic pressure, or reaching a deal. He also noted that Washington maintains communication with the Houthi militias in Yemen, stating they have agreed not to fight the United States.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei asserted that participation in the UNGA is a legal right of Iran as a founding member, rather than a favor from the U.S. Tehran has reportedly proposed several conditions to resume negotiations, including the cessation of hostilities on all fronts, the unfreezing of Iranian financial assets, and an end to the naval blockade. The delegation attending the UN is expected to be smaller than in previous years and will face certain mobility and purchasing restrictions.

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Abbas Araghchi · Donald Trump · Esmaeil Baghaei · Ishaq Dar · Masoud Pezeshkian · U.S. Department of State · United Nations · United Nations General Assembly · United States

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[● 5 SOURCES] The approved delegation includes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. cybermexico.mx · bhaskarlive.in · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.socialnews.xyz · www.news18.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Trump stated that Washington is in communication with Houthi militias in Yemen. labandadiario.com · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · www.monumental.co.cr · actualidad.rt.com · almomento.net
[● 6 SOURCES] Trump identified three potential paths regarding Iran: military action, economic pressure, or a deal. labandadiario.com · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · www.monumental.co.cr · montecristinoticias.com · deultimominuto.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The U.S. Department of State approved visas for Iran's central delegation to attend the UN General Assembly. cybermexico.mx · bhaskarlive.in · www.en.etemaaddaily.com · www.socialnews.xyz · www.news18.com
[● 6 SOURCES] President Donald Trump expressed willingness to meet with President Pezeshkian in New York. labandadiario.com · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · www.monumental.co.cr · montecristinoticias.com · deultimominuto.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei asserted that attending the UNGA is a legal right for Iran, not a favor granted by others. berita.rtm.gov.my · bhaskarlive.in · myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · questiondigital.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Iran has proposed conditions to resume negotiations, including ending hostilities on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian funds, and ending the naval blockade. ekonomickydenik.cz · www.ceskenoviny.cz