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The United States has again denied visas to Palestinian officials for the UN General Assembly, while permitting an Iranian delegation.
The United States has denied visas to Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, preventing their attendance at the United Nations General Assembly. This marks the second consecutive year such a decision has been made by the State Department.
This action occurs as the U.S. permits an Iranian delegation to attend the same assembly. The visa denials underscore the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and the Palestinian Authority, particularly in the context of regional conflicts and international forums.
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“An Iranian delegation will be allowed to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday.”How each side headlined it
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Left: The Washington Post and Al-Monitor reported that the U.S. denied visas to Palestinian officials for the U.N. General Assembly, with Al-Monitor also noting that an Iranian delegation would be allowed to attend.
Center: Reuters and Hindustan Times reported that the U.S. would allow an Iranian delegation to attend the U.N. General Assembly, while also noting the approval of a fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia.
Right: TRT World and Al-Ahram Online reported that the U.S. denied visas to the Palestinian president and delegation for the U.N. General Assembly for the second consecutive year, while Anadolu Agency reported the U.S. approved visas for an Iranian delegation.
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It is the second consecutive year the State Department has prevented key Palestinian officials from attending the U.N. meeting in New York.
An Iranian delegation will be allowed to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday.
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By Simon LewisSept 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will allow top Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the State Department said on Thursday,...
UN-ASSEMBLY-IRAN-USA:US to allow Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly
The State Dept has earlier extended the visa sanctions on officials whom they said acted to 'internationalise the Israeli-Palestinian conflict'.
'Core delegation from Iranian regime will be able to attend UN General Assembly,' says State Department spokesperson
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