US visa issuance for Iranian presidents just before attending the United Nations General Assembly

It was found that a US entry visa was issued to Iranian President Rohani and Foreign Minister Zarifu, who are scheduled to attend a general debate speech at the United Nations General Assembly starting in New York. A spokesman for Iran's United Nations delegation revealed on the 19th. As tensions between the two countries increased over attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, there were concerns about the delay in issuing visas.

Visas have not been issued as of 18th, and Rohani and Mr. Zarif and other delegations from Iran may have missed the general meeting. UN Secretary General Guterres also expressed concern that he was in contact with the host country (the United States) to resolve the issue at the same day's conference.

The United States, under an agreement with the United Nations, is obligated to issue visas that allow diplomats to enter and leave the United Nations headquarters. However, when Mr. Zarif visited the United Nations headquarters in July, it was a problem that strict movement restrictions were imposed as visa issuance conditions.

The confrontation between the US and Iran is intensifying, and it is difficult to realize the summit meeting between President Trump and Rohani during the UN General Assembly, where the possibility was once sought. (New York = Manabu Fujiwara)