US imposes strict restrictions on Iranian UN delegation, bans luxury shopping
The US has barred Iran’s UN delegation in New York from buying luxury goods, requiring explicit approval for any purchases, according to the State Department.
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AIThe United States has announced it will impose strict restrictions on the Iranian delegation attending United Nations meetings in New York, barring them from entering luxury goods markets.
A US State Department spokesperson said on X that the Iranian delegation will face several restrictions and will not be allowed to purchase luxury goods during their stay in New York.
The spokesperson stressed that Washington will not permit Iranian officials to shop with funds belonging to the Iranian people, who are suffering under repression, adding that any shopping by the delegation would require explicit approval from the State Department.
The Associated Press reported that US authorities have tightened measures to ensure the Iranian delegation complies with these restrictions during their participation in UN meetings.