Iran says participation in UNGA session its "legal right"
Summary
Iran says its participation in the 81st UN General Assembly in New York is a legal right, not a favor. The United States will issue visas to Iran’s core delegation in line with its host country obligations, the State Department said.
Key Points
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said attending the UN General Assembly is Iran’s legal right as one of the UN’s founding members.
- Baghaei accused the other side of using obstructionism and negative propaganda to stop the Iranian delegation from participating.
- The United States said it would issue visas to Iran’s core delegation consistent with its host country obligations.
- The U.S. State Department said the delegation will be smaller than last year.
