US expels two Iranian diplomats who remained in New York after UN General Assembly

Forced departure of Tehran's representatives

On Saturday, October 3, the United States deported two Iranian diplomats. These individuals had remained in New York significantly longer than permitted after the conclusion of the UN General Assembly's work. The expulsion took place a few days after an official invitation to leave US territory.

Washington's position

As reported by Axios, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is demonstrating resolve in this situation. The American official stated: «Держсекретар Рубіо налаштований рішуче. Ще двох членів іранської делегації було виявлено в Нью-Йорку через довгий час після завершення Генеральної Асамблеї ООН. Тепер їх вислали з країни» (Secretary of State Rubio is resolute. Two more members of the Iranian delegation were found in New York long after the end of the UN General Assembly. They have now been expelled from the country).

Timeline of events

According to a source, two Iranian diplomats failed to comply with State Department demands, which were conveyed to the Iranian mission to the UN on Monday. At that time, Washington demanded the immediate departure of the entire delegation from the country.

On Friday, Iran's UN mission informed the US that two of its staff members were still in New York, despite previous requests to leave the country. In response, the Iranian side was again reminded of the necessity of their immediate departure.

One of the diplomats left the country on the evening of October 2, while the second did so on Saturday morning.

Context of international tension

According to Axios estimates, this incident is the latest manifestation of the deterioration in relations between the two countries. The situation is escalating against the backdrop of the failure of diplomatic initiatives to end the war and the growing risk of a resumption of hostilities.