US Secretary of State Orders Iranian Delegation to Depart New York Early
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran's foreign minister and delegation to leave New York City earlier than they had planned.
Clarksburg Weston, WV, September 30, 2026 —
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued an order directing Iran’s foreign minister and accompanying delegation to depart from New York City ahead of their originally scheduled departure. The specifics regarding the reasons for this directive, the precise dates of the planned departure, or the duration of the delegation’s stay in New York were not immediately provided.
The order signifies a notable diplomatic action concerning Iran’s engagement in the United States. The foreign minister and delegation were present in New York for purposes that have not been detailed in the information available. Typically, Iranian delegations visiting New York are related to United Nations activities or other diplomatic engagements. The requirement to leave earlier than planned suggests a shift in diplomatic relations or circumstances that prompted the U.S. State Department to take this measure.
The U.S. Secretary of State’s office has the authority to manage the movements and activities of foreign diplomatic personnel within the United States, particularly concerning their presence in specific locations or their departure timelines. This action by Secretary Rubio indicates a specific decision made by the U.S. government regarding the Iranian delegation’s presence in New York. Further details concerning the context of this order, including any potential reciprocal actions or further diplomatic statements from either the U.S. or Iran, are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press on www.wboy.com, see more information here.
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