Iran delegation heads to UN assembly as US-Iran tensions persist

Iran's delegation will attend the UN General Assembly in New York starting Tuesday, despite ongoing war with the US, with President Donald Trump hinting at "very big things" ahead. The Trump administration will allow Iran's "core delegation," including President Masoud Pezeshkian, under travel restrictions and sanctions bans on luxury purchases, though the delegation is smaller than last year's. No US strikes on Iran have been reported for over two weeks, but Iran warns any new attack would trigger regional strikes on US interests. Iran has attended the assembly for decades, including during past conflicts, though this wartime visit is unprecedented in recent years. The US has also refused a visa for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who may address the chamber via video.