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U.S. restricts Iranian U.N. diplomats in NY from buying luxury goods or wholesale memberships without approval.
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.
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.
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.
Estados Unidos restringe a los diplomáticos iraníes de la ONU en Nueva York la compra de bienes de lujo o membresías al por mayor sin aprobación.