US Expels Two Iranian UN Delegation Members for Staying After Assembly End

What happened

According to the US State Department and US media reports, two members of the Iranian delegation to the recent United Nations General Assembly were expelled from the United States after they refused to leave New York as ordered. A US official told AFP that the duo remained in the country well beyond the Assembly’s conclusion before being kicked out.

The Iranian delegation was officially told by the State Department to depart the US by Monday, but US authorities discovered on Friday that two members had not complied. One departed on Friday night, while the other left on Saturday morning, per Axios.

The US official emphasized that Secretary of State Marco Rubio ‘means business,’ indicating firm US intentions to uphold diplomatic compliance and visa regulations for Iranian representatives. The expulsions underline the US approach to managing Iranian presence in international settings following the Assembly.

Known from the source

• The US State Department expelled two members of the Iranian UN delegation for overstaying in the US beyond the UN General Assembly.
• The Iranian delegation was ordered to leave by Monday but two members remained until Friday.
• One member left Friday night and the second on Saturday morning.
• A US official cited Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s firm stance on the matter.

What remains unclear

This move comes amid ongoing complex relations between the US and Iran, where enforcement of diplomatic rules can serve as a signal of broader political and security stances. While no direct link to sanctions or security incidents is made in the source, the expulsions contribute to the overall picture of tightened US controls on Iranian officials during high-profile international events.

What remains unclear: Official statements from the US State Department confirming the expulsions. Any Iranian official comment or response to these expulsions. Verification that no additional Iranian delegates remain in the US unlawfully. Confirm correct spelling of Iranian officials’ names and titles if referenced.

Evidence note

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Original source: Middle East Eye. Open the source.