The decision comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had contacted the United States seeking an agreement. Trump has also said that, given the current circumstances, the war may be moving towards its end. Against this backdrop, the approval of visas for Iran’s top leadership has drawn attention as Pezeshkian and Araghchi prepare to travel to the United States for the UN General Assembly.
The US State Department said on Thursday that visas had been approved for Iran’s core delegation and the essential staff required for the UN meetings. According to US officials, the main delegation includes Pezeshkian and Araghchi.
The decision comes after more than six months of conflict between Iran and the United States. However, there are still no clear signs of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or resume negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.
The war began in February when the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, targeting Iranian government buildings, military facilities and air defence systems. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against Israel and US military bases in the region.
Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have continued alongside the fighting. Trump has said that the war may now be approaching its conclusion and that Iran wants to reach an agreement with the United States. The visa approval for the Iranian president and foreign minister comes as both sides remain engaged in efforts to resolve the conflict, although key issues remain unsettled.
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