Washington (USA), Oct. 1 (LaPresse) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation at the United Nations General Assembly to leave New York earlier than planned. This was reported by two US officials familiar with the decision, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Trump administration had granted the Iranians visas to attend the annual UN meeting despite hostilities between the two countries. Araghchi had then remained in New York to participate in indirect talks with the United States aimed at ending the conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. However, after little progress was made during meetings over the weekend, officials said Rubio lost patience and informed the Iranians that Araghchi and his delegation had to leave New York immediately. According to some sources, Araghchi had initially planned to remain in New York until Wednesday, but he and his team instead left New York very early Tuesday morning. According to one official, Rubio believed that the Iranians had “abused the hospitality” and that, since the high-level meetings at the United Nations had ended, they should leave. Rubio’s decision was first reported by Axios.
Iran: Rubio ordered Tehran delegation to leave New York ahead of schedule
Washington (USA), Oct. 1 (LaPresse) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation at the United Nations General Assembly to leave New York earlier than planned. This was reported by two US officials familiar with the decision, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Trump administration had granted the Iranians visas to attend the annual UN meeting despite hostilities between the two countries. Araghchi had then remained in New York to participate in indirect talks with the United States aimed at ending the conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. However, after little progress was made during meetings over the weekend, officials said Rubio lost patience and informed the Iranians that Araghchi and his delegation had to leave New York immediately. According to some sources, Araghchi had initially planned to remain in New York until Wednesday, but he and his team instead left New York very early Tuesday morning. According to one official, Rubio believed that the Iranians had “abused the hospitality” and that, since the high-level meetings at the United Nations had ended, they should leave. Rubio’s decision was first reported by Axios.