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US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Sep 17, 2026 20:44 UTC
Event Type General News
Source BBC World
Recorded Sep 17, 2026
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The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.

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  • ID #32420
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Sep 17, 2026
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