Iranian diplomats are expected to visit New York to participate in the 80th General Assembly meetings of the United Nations (UN). The US Department of State is preparing to impose restrictions on the diplomats' use of certain commercial establishments within the framework of this visit.
Redaksiya reports that these restrictions aim to prevent Iranian diplomats from shopping at large membership-based stores like Costco. This step is considered part of the US policy towards Iran and is aimed at imposing certain restrictions on their diplomatic activities. An official statement regarding the reasons and details of the restrictions has not yet been released.
This decision is presumed to have been taken against the backdrop of tensions in US-Iran relations. Such restrictions on diplomats' freedom of movement during UN meetings could become a subject of discussion within the framework of international law and diplomatic protocols. The imposition of restrictions may also be related to US sanctions against Iran and security issues.