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flag U.S. restricts Iranian U.N. diplomats in NY from buying luxury goods or wholesale memberships without approval.

flag The U.S. has restricted Iranian diplomats in New York from shopping at wholesale clubs like Costco or buying luxury goods without prior State Department approval, a move effective immediately and permanently for U.N. representatives. flag The policy, targeting only Iran, requires permission for wholesale memberships and purchases of high-value items such as watches, jewelry, vehicles over $60,000, alcohol, tobacco, and perfumes, citing concerns over inequity amid Iran’s economic hardships. flag The rule, announced by the State Department’s Office of Foreign Missions and published in the Federal Register, is part of broader diplomatic restrictions, including visa denials for Palestinian leaders, and reflects ongoing U.S. efforts to limit perceived privileges for Iranian officials.

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