US expels two Iranian UN delegation members
· Politics · Iran · United States
The US State Department said two Iranian UN delegation members were kicked out of the country. They were told to leave on September 28 but remained until October 2.
Why it matters:The expulsions deepen US-Iran tensions and raise questions about diplomatic norms around UN representation.
Key points
- The delegation members were ordered to leave on September 28.
- They remained in the US until October 2.
- The State Department announced the expulsion.
Sources (original reporting)
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