--- title: "US denies visas to Iranian president's delegation for UN" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/us-denies-visas-to-iranian-presidents-delegation-for-un" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/us-denies-visas-to-iranian-presidents-delegation-for-un" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/us-denies-visas-to-iranian-presidents-delegation-for-un.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/us-denies-visas-to-iranian-presidents-delegation-for-un" category: "Politics" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-09-21T21:45:45.422Z" source_reported: "2026-09-21T20:45:48.000Z" updated: "2026-09-21T21:45:45.422Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 55 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-22T00:00:33.028930+00:00" --- # US denies visas to Iranian president's delegation for UN *Iran calls the visa denials an 'unprecedented hostile move' as the US imposes restrictions on the delegation's travel.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named bodies, but relies on anonymous sourcing and no independent outlets corroborated. - Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. Reports include comment and speculation, but also specific details and mention of future events. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise more than the body delivers, with some loaded adjectives and mild sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - The US has denied visas to some members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for the UN General Assembly. - Iranian state media reported the visa denials, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei calling it an 'unprecedented hostile move'. - The US has authorised an Iranian delegation to travel for the UN General Assembly but will impose restrictions. - Iran has conveyed conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to the US via Qatar, and the US is imposing a counter-blockade of Iranian ports. The United States has refused to issue visas to members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for the UN General Assembly. Iranian state media reported the visa denials on Monday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei described the move as an 'unprecedented hostile move'. The US has authorised an Iranian delegation to travel for the UN General Assembly, but will impose restrictions on their movements, similar to the previous year. The State Department indicated that the Iranian delegation would not be permitted to purchase luxury goods or other items. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, part of the delegation, departed Iran on Sunday evening for a stopover in Qatar. Iran has stated that it conveyed conditions to the US, through Qatar as a mediator, for reopening the Strait of Hormuz oil and gas shipping route. The United States, in turn, is imposing a counter-blockade of Iranian ports. ## Disagreement on delegation size Haberler reported that Pezeshkian will be accompanied by only two people on his five-day visit. TRT World stated that the US has authorised an Iranian delegation to travel for the UN General Assembly but will put restrictions in place, without specifying a number. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre or right-rated reports mentioned Iran conveying conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz oil and gas shipping route to the US via Qatar, or the US imposing a counter-blockade of Iranian ports. No left-rated outlet ran this story at all. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 33% (2) - Right: 67% (4) 7 of 13 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-22T00:00:33.028930+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 10 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-22T00:15:28.232Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports led on the US denial of visas to members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for the UN General Assembly. TRT World reported that Iranian state media cited Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei calling it an 'unprecedented hostile move'. Both centre-rated reports noted that the US has authorised the delegation's travel but will impose restrictions, such as prohibiting the purchase of luxury goods. TRT World also reported that Iran has conveyed conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to the US via Qatar, and that the US is imposing a counter-blockade of Iranian ports. ### Right - The right-rated reports focused on the US restrictions placed on Iran's UN delegation. The Washington Examiner reported that the State Department is keeping the Iranian president's entourage slim and his movement limited. Anadolu Ajansı reported that the Iranian president's media team was denied a US visa, according to an official. Firstpost News stated that several members of the Iranian president’s delegation, including his communications team, were denied visas ahead of Pezeshkian’s address to the UN General Assembly, with Iran calling the move 'hostile'. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 1 - mixed: 2 - high: 3 - unknown: 7 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [elipshaber.com](https://elipshaber.com/abd-pezeskiyanin-basin-ekibine-vize-vermedi) — The US Did Not Grant Visas to Pezeshkian's Press Team. - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/haberler/trump-gorusmeye-hazirim-dedigi-pezeskiyanin-20258973-haberi) — Trump Said He Was "Ready to Meet" with Pezeshkian, but His Team Was Not Granted US Visas. - [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20260921/iran-abd-pezeskiyanin-basin-ekibine-vize-vermeyi-reddetti-1108919213.html) — Iran: The US Refused to Grant Visas to Pezeshkian's Press Team. - [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/dunya/abd-pezeskiyanin-basin-ekibine-vize-vermedi-haberi-840901) — The US Denied Visas to Pezeshkian's Press Team - Dünya Newspaper - [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4736300/iran-delegation-small-restricted-un-assembly-new-york-city) — State Department clamps down on Iran's UN delegation and movement - [Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/09/21/us-refuses-visas-for-iran-president-s-un-communications-team-state-media) — US refuses visas for Iran president's UN communications team: State media - [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/dunya/iran-acikladi-pezeskiyanin-basin-ekibine-abdden-vize-yok-1817576) — Iran Announced: Pezeshkian's Press Team Was Denied Visas by the US. - [Haber Sitesi ODATV](https://odatv.com/guncel/iranli-basin-ekibine-vize-verilmedi-120163586) — Iranian Press Team Denied Visas. - [TRT World](https://trtworld.com/article/b01fab7a50f2) — US denies visas to Iranian president's UN delegation - [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/mondo/mediooriente/2026/09/21/i-jet-erano-pronti-contro-gli-houthi-poi-lo-stop-di-trump_5a5117b7-6646-4851-9244-5caef3a44aca.html) — 'The Jets Were Ready Against the Houthi, Then the Stop of Trump' - Middle East - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/world/iranian-president-s-media-team-denied-us-visa-says-official/4063611) — Iranian President's Media Team Denies US Visa, Says Official - [avgi.gr](https://avgi.gr/diethni/527965_kyroseis-se-iranikes-aeroporikes-piesi-se-hoythi-arnisi-bizas-se-synergates) — USA / Sanctions on Iranian Airlines & Pressure on Houthis - Visa Denial to Pezheskian Associates - [Firstpost News](https://firstpost.com/world/us-denies-visas-to-some-members-of-pezeshkians-un-delegation-iran-calls-move-hostile-14047322.html) — US denies visas to some members of Pezeshkian’s UN delegation, Iran calls move ‘hostile’ ## Questions **Why were members of the Iranian president's delegation denied US visas?** The United States denied visas to members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for the UN General Assembly. Iranian state media reported this, with the foreign ministry spokesperson calling it an 'unprecedented hostile move'. **Will the Iranian delegation be allowed to travel to the US?** Yes, the US has authorised an Iranian delegation to travel for the UN General Assembly. However, restrictions will be in place, including limitations on purchasing luxury goods and other items. **What is Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz?** Iran has stated that it conveyed conditions to the US, via Qatar, for reopening the Strait of Hormuz oil and gas shipping route. The US is reportedly imposing a counter-blockade of Iranian ports in response. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/us-denies-visas-to-iranian-presidents-delegation-for-un. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "US denies visas to Iranian president's delegation for UN", https://mediabias.news/politics/us-denies-visas-to-iranian-presidents-delegation-for-un