Iranian UN delegation duo 'kicked out' of US: State Dept

The United States has expelled two Iranian UN delegation members for disregarding an order to leave the country, according to the State Department. A further two Iranian delegates were also ordered to depart after they remained in New York past the conclusion of the UN General Assembly. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated a firm stance on the matter.

The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, and his delegation were informed by the State Department to vacate the country by Monday, but two members lingered until Friday and Saturday. One delegate left on Friday night, while the second departed on Saturday morning, as reported by Axios. US and Iranian officials had held private discussions prior to the General Assembly in New York.

President Donald Trump had previously declined Tehran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though he later expressed anticipation for upcoming negotiations. Tehran's state news agency, IRNA, reported that no additional direct talks were scheduled with Washington.