TL;DR
US media reported on September 17, 2026 that the US government has agreed to allow Iran's leader to attend next week's high-level session of the UN General Assembly in New York; Iranian President Pezeshkian is expected to address the Assembly on September 23.
Event overview
According to multiple US media reports on September 17, 2026, despite the state of conflict between the US and Iran, the US government has agreed to allow Iran's leader to attend next week's high-level session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Citing a statement from a US State Department spokesperson, the reports said that under US policy, Iran's delegation will be smaller than last year and will face travel restrictions within the US.
Key facts
- Event: the US government has agreed to allow Iran's leader to attend the UN General Assembly high-level session (per US media reports).
- Report date: September 17, 2026, by multiple US outlets; carried by Xinhua.
- Restrictions: the US statement said Iran's delegation will be smaller than last year and face travel restrictions within the US.
- Assembly schedule: the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly opens on September 22; President Pezeshkian is expected to speak on September 23.
- Context: the US and Iran are in a state of conflict (per Xinhua).
Official sources
- Xinhua citing US media (September 18, 2026): US media: Iran's leader to attend UN General Assembly in New York