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US expels Iranian UN diplomats after General Assembly concludes
The United States has removed two members of Iran's UN delegation from American soil following the conclusion of the UN General Assembly. The State Department confirmed the diplomats remained in New York days after the assembly had ended.
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The United States has asked two Iranian UN delegation members to leave the country after their extended stay in New York following the UN General Assembly, according to statements from the State Department.
The diplomats had remained in the city several days after the General Assembly concluded, prompting action from US authorities. The State Department confirmed the individuals were still present in New York on Friday before being required to depart.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, which have frequently clashed over UN representation and diplomatic protocols. Iran's mission to the United Nations has operated under restrictions imposed by the US government in recent years.
The exact reasons cited by the State Department for the removal and details surrounding the diplomats' extended presence in New York were not immediately specified. The action reflects the broader diplomatic strain between the two nations and their differing approaches to international engagement through UN channels.