US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a strict directive ordering the Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to immediately leave the territory of the United States. The incident occurred against the backdrop of the conclusion of events within the UN General Assembly in New York, when diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran reached a complete deadlock.
Chronology of Events and Breakdown of Talks
At the beginning of the week, the US administration expected to achieve some progress during closed consultations with the Iranian side. However, by the end of Monday, it became clear that a compromise was impossible. On the Secretary of State's orders, the US Mission to the UN notified Iranian diplomats of the urgent need to depart. White House representatives emphasized that the official part of the General Assembly had come to an end, and the delegation's stay beyond the established period had lost all meaning.
Contradictory Data
Some discrepancies emerged between official American statements and information from diplomatic sources regarding the nature of the Iranian delegation's departure. While the first source insists on an ultimatum expulsion initiated directly by the State Department, a second informed interlocutor claims that Abbas Araghchi was planning to return to Tehran on Monday evening anyway. Nevertheless, the fact of the delegation's prompt departure to the airport and departure on a flight to Doha on Tuesday morning is confirmed by both sides.
Donald Trump's Reaction and Qatari Mediation
Against the backdrop of a sharp deterioration in the diplomatic climate, US President Donald Trump made a harsh statement regarding the prospects for resolving relations with Iran. Answering journalists' questions on Wednesday, the American leader emphasized the inevitability of an imminent decision: Washington will either force Tehran into a deal or use forceful methods. At the same time, regional sources report that Qatari mediators are continuing attempts to find a diplomatic way out of the crisis and are discussing possible compromise options with both sides.
