The United Nations has urged the United States to remove newly tightened restrictions on Iranian diplomats in New York, following a formal complaint from Tehran that the measures violate international law and obstruct the work of its mission.
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UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq reaffirmed that the United States, as host of the organization’s headquarters, is legally bound to ensure that accredited diplomats can perform their duties without interference. He made the remarks after receiving an official letter from Iran protesting the escalation of restrictions imposed by Washington.
Haq noted that the measures—which limit the mobility of Iranian diplomats and restrict access to bank accounts and routine purchases—are inconsistent with U.S. obligations under the Vienna Convention and the UN Headquarters Agreement. He underscored the UN’s long-standing position, stating, “Our view regarding all countries, not just Iran, is that we want to ensure that the host country allows its diplomats, once accredited here, to freely carry out their functions.”
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the restrictions, describing them as unlawful pressure against its delegation and part of a broader campaign aimed at undermining its diplomatic work. Tehran argued that such limits raise doubts about the suitability of the United States to host the UN headquarters and called on Secretary-General António Guterres to intervene.
According to the ministry, the measures reflect a “maximum pressure” approach and are intended to obstruct the legitimate activities of its mission. It noted that the U.S. State Department’s decision to restrict the work of three members of the delegation violates binding international commitments.
Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the US government’s new restrictions on its diplomatic mission at the UN, asserting that such measures are deliberately designed to disrupt the lawful duties of Iranian diplomats.
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The dispute follows a complaint filed in September, when Iran’s UN ambassador, Amir Saeed Iravani, protested mobility restrictions applied to President Masud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and other senior officials during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
Haq’s intervention highlights the organization’s role in upholding international norms and stresses that bilateral tensions must not interfere with the functioning of the multilateral system. For Iran, UN support is key to challenging what it views as an abuse of host-country authority by the United States.
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