US, Iran demand UN delegation to leave New York
Quick Look
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio asked Iran's UN General Assembly delegation to leave New York immediately after negotiations reached an impasse, the official told Axios.
- The delegation, led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi, entered the airport upon instruction and boarded the plane to Doha.
- Qatari mediators continue negotiations.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Negotiations between the United States and Iran within the framework of the UN reached an impasse on Monday afternoon. This situation led the United States to ask the Iranian delegation to leave New York.
According to Axios, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday asked Iran's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly to leave the country immediately after negotiations reached an impasse.
Speaking to Axios, the US official said, "Secretary Rubio wanted the Iranian delegation that overstayed their welcome time to leave the country. The UN General Assembly had ended, so it was time to go."
The White House thought that progress could be made in the talks with Iran on Monday morning, later in the day. However, by late afternoon it became clear that the negotiations were deadlocked.
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According to the US official, on Rubio's instructions, the US mission to the UN notified Iran's mission to the UN on Monday evening that the delegation led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi should leave New York immediately.
The Iranian delegation, including Arakchi, went to the airport a few hours later and boarded the plane departing from New York to Doha at 01.20 on Tuesday.
A second source confirmed that the US had asked the Iranian delegation to leave the country, but said Arakchi was already scheduled to return to Tehran on Monday night.
According to sources in the region, Qatari mediators continue to meet with both sides about compromise proposals.
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Iran-US negotiations will continue with Qatari mediators.
Likely · Within days
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi will return to Tehran.
Very likely · Within hours
Open Questions
- What is the reason why the negotiations reached a deadlock?
- What are the compromise suggestions offered by Qatari mediators?
- What is the impact of the Iranian delegation's departure from New York on the UN?



