Iran Claims Legal Right to Participate in UN General Assembly
Summary
Iran says its participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is a legal right and not a privilege granted by any country. The US State Department says it will issue visas for Iran’s main delegation, though the delegation is expected to be smaller than last year’s.
Key Points
- Iran says attendance at the UN General Assembly is its legal right and not a favor from any country.
- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai said Iran will not back down from presenting its views at the UNGA.
- Baghai accused another party of trying to obstruct the Iranian delegation’s participation.
- The US State Department said it will issue visas for Iran’s main delegation as the UN host country.
