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US considers banning Iranians from shopping at Costco during UN meeting

The administration plans to restrict travel and activities of delegations from Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe, and Brazil, including a proposed ban on Iranian diplomats shopping at wholesale stores.

  • The Trump administration is considering ramping up travel restrictions on several delegations, including Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe, and Brazil, attending the UN General Assembly meeting this month.
  • One proposal would bar Iranian diplomats from shopping at wholesale stores like Costco without State Department permission.
  • While restrictions are still under consideration, Syria's delegation received a waiver for limitations on their UN travel.
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US considers banning Iranians from shopping at Costco during UN meeting

The Trump administration has already denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and his large delegation to attend the U.N.

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