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Iran Asserts UNGA Attendance is Legal Right Amid US Visa Issuance
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News18•20-09-2026, 17:00
Iran Asserts UNGA Attendance is Legal Right Amid US Visa Issuance
- •Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that attending the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York is Iran's "legal right," not a favor.
- •Baghaei emphasized Iran's role as one of the UN's 50 founding members and accused "the other side" of trying to prevent their delegation's participation.
- •He asserted that obstructionism and negative propaganda would not deter Iran from exercising its legitimate right to participate and articulate its positions.
- •The US State Department confirmed it would issue visas to Iran's "core delegation" for the UNGA, fulfilling its host country obligations, noting the delegation is smaller than last year.
- •US President Donald Trump plans to focus on Iran's nuclear ambitions at the UN, with discussions scheduled with Gulf leaders and warnings of consequences for entities doing business with Tehran.
Key Questions Answered
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that attendance at the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York is a legal right because Iran is one of the UN's 50 founding members, emphasizing that it is their duty to represent the Iranian nation.
The US State Department announced it would issue visas to Iran's core delegation consistent with its host country obligations, though it noted that the delegation is smaller than last year's.
US President Donald Trump will center his UN diplomacy on Iran's nuclear ambitions, with plans to address the General Assembly, meet Gulf Cooperation Council leaders, and warn of further consequences for entities doing business with Tehran.
