- The Trump administration has granted entry visas to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for the UN General Assembly in New York.
- The visas were approved despite an ongoing military stalemate, severe sanctions, and disruptions to maritime shipping caused by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
- Iranian diplomats attending the session will face strict movement restrictions within New York City alongside prohibitions on purchasing luxury and wholesale goods.
- The decision follows the State Department's denial of visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation due to Palestinian actions at international courts.
- The Palestinian Authority condemned the US visa refusal, warning that such restrictions weaken political partners and undermine prospects for a two-state solution.
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