US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
BBC NewsThursday, September 17, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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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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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Iran and New York.
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What happened
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
Background
BBC News reported on this under world. RedScroll surfaces the signal with an extractive brief — not a reprint of the original article. Read the source for full reporting.
Timeline
BBC News published: US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Iran and New York.
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