Pakistan, Sept. 22 -- The United States has reportedly denied visas to some members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation for the UN General Assembly. Iranian state media reported the decision on Monday, ahead of Pezeshkian's planned visit to New York.

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Iranian news IRNA said members of Pezeshkian's communications team were among those denied visas. The Mehr news also reported the decision, citing a spokesperson for the Iranian presidency. Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei criticised the US decision. He accused the Trump administration of restricting access to information. Ba...