Why it matters:
The U.S., as the host country of the United Nations, is legally obliged to allow foreign diplomats freedom of movement to carry out their duties. Iran argues that the new limits constitute systematic harassment and an attempt to obstruct its participation in international diplomacy.
The big picture:
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increasingly spilled over into the U.N. arena. By tightening movement restrictions on Iranian envoys and their families, the U.S. is intensifying longstanding disputes and drawing criticism for potentially undermining U.N. operations.
What he is saying:
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X:The “real objective” of the U.S. is to disrupt Iran’s diplomatic activities at the U.N.
Recent restrictions prevented Iranian participation in several international meetings held outside the U.S.-designated zone.
These “minor” obstacles, which extend even to daily shopping, are “a blatant violation” of the Headquarters Agreement and reflect “a new level of hostility” toward Iranians.
Key points:
- The U.S. has imposed tighter limits on the movement of Iranian diplomats and their families in New York.
- Iran says the restrictions obstruct its U.N. work and basic daily life.
- Tehran characterizes the measures as both unlawful and politically motivated.
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