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The U.S. approves visas for Iranian leaders to attend the UN meeting despite the war

The U.S. approves visas for Iranian leaders to attend the UN meeting despite the war

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September 17th, 2026

The U.S. approves visas for Iranian leaders to attend the UN meeting despite the war

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The United States approved visas for senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Estados Unidos aprobó visas para altos funcionarios iraníes, incluidos el presidente Masoud Pezeshkian y el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Abbas Araghchi.

The State Department announced this on Thursday.

El Departamento de Estado informó esto el jueves.

The move allows Iran's "main delegation" to attend the high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly in New York.

La medida permite que la "delegación principal" de Irán asista a la reunión de alto nivel de la Asamblea General de la ONU en Nueva York.

This happens even though both countries are stuck in a war with no clear winner.

Esto ocurre aunque ambos países están inmersos en una guerra estancada.

The decision is unusual because of the conflict between Iran and the United States. It has lasted more than six months.

La decisión es inusual por el conflicto de más de seis meses entre Irán y Estados Unidos.

There are no signs that they are close to agreements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

No hay señales de que estén cerca acuerdos para reabrir el Estrecho de Ormuz.

There are also no signs that they will restart talks about Iran's nuclear program.

Tampoco hay señales de que vayan a retomar las conversaciones sobre el programa nuclear iraní.

In addition, Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have increased their attacks on Saudi infrastructure.

Además, los rebeldes hutíes respaldados por Irán en Yemen han intensificado ataques contra infraestructura saudí.

They have also attacked shipping in the Red Sea.

También han atacado el transporte marítimo en el Mar Rojo.

That situation has helped push up global oil prices.

Esa situación ha contribuido a un aumento en los precios mundiales del petróleo.

The State Department said the delegation will face travel restrictions.

El Departamento de Estado dijo que la delegación estará sujeta a restricciones de viaje.

It will also face bans on buying luxury goods.

También tendrá prohibiciones de compra de artículos de lujo.

It also said the delegation is smaller than last year's.

Además, señaló que la delegación es más pequeña que la del año pasado.

As the host country of the UN, the United States has limits on blocking foreign leaders from arriving.

Como país anfitrión de la ONU, Estados Unidos tiene limitaciones para impedir la llegada de líderes extranjeros.

However, in the past it has denied visas to leaders in active conflict with the United States.

Sin embargo, en el pasado ha negado visas a líderes en conflicto activo con Estados Unidos.

The decision was announced one day after the State Department denied visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation.

La decisión se anunció un día después de que el Departamento de Estado negara visas al presidente palestino Mahmoud Abbas y su delegación.

The department accused the Palestinian Authority of trying to "internationalize" the war in Gaza.

El departamento acusó a la Autoridad Palestina de intentar "internacionalizar" la guerra en Gaza.

It also accused the Palestinian Authority of paying stipends to prisoners.

También la acusó de pagar estipendios a prisioneros.

The Palestinian Authority condemned the measure.

La Autoridad Palestina condenó la medida.

It said the restrictions weaken a partner committed to a political solution.

Dijo que las restricciones debilitan al socio comprometido con una solución política.

September 17th, 2026

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