Two members of the Iranian delegation attending the recent United Nations General Assembly were expelled by the United States after they failed to leave the country by the deadline set by US authorities. The incident occurred in New York, where the interactions between the delegations took place.

A US State Department official confirmed that the two individuals remained in New York well past the conclusion of the General Assembly, despite being ordered to depart earlier in the week. The State Department had instructed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation to leave by Monday. Upon learning from the Iranian mission to the UN that the two delegates were still in the city on Friday, US officials took the step of expelling them from the country. One delegate departed on Friday evening, while the other left on Saturday.

This situation unfolded shortly after US and Iranian officials met on the sidelines of the General Assembly. Discussions between the two sides had included a proposal from Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments. US President Donald Trump publicly rejected this proposal but indicated an expectation that diplomatic talks might resume in the near future.

However, the Iranian news agency IRNA reported that Tehran currently has no plans for further direct talks with Washington. This statement contrasts with the US expectation of continued diplomatic engagement.

The expulsion of the Iranian delegates underlines ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran amid efforts to manage complex diplomatic and security issues in the region. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was cited as emphasizing a firm stance regarding compliance with US regulations affecting foreign diplomatic representatives.

The exchange reflects broader challenges in US-Iran relations, with contrasting signals on the willingness and timing of renewed negotiations following the UN meetings.