The order to depart from New York specifically targeted the foreign minister's delegation and also included an Iraqi national. Rubio issued the directive for the officials to leave the United States immediately while they were attending the UN General Assembly.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Rubio Expels Iranian UN Delegation and Iraqi National from US
Geopolitics20 days ago
Diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran stalled on Monday, leading to the immediate expulsion of the Iranian mission to the United Nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded that the delegation leave the country after talks broke down, according to a U.S. official and a second source with knowledge of the matter.
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