Archive · 7 Sep 2025
US Considers Costco Ban, Visa Restrictions on UN Delegations
The US government is thinking about making it harder for people from certain countries to attend the United Nations meeting.
They might stop Iranian diplomats from shopping at places like Costco.
For Brazil, they're looking at restricting officials, possibly because the US president doesn't like the Brazilian president.
Sudan and Zimbabwe may also face restrictions.
However, Syria will actually have less restrictions.
The UN meeting will start in New York soon.
Trump administration is considering new restrictions on delegations attending the UN General Assembly.
Iran may face a ban on shopping at wholesale retailers like Costco and Sam's Club.
Brazil's delegation may face restrictions, potentially impacting President Lula da Silva.
Sudan and Zimbabwe are also listed as potential targets for restrictions.
Syria will receive a waiver on travel limitations, easing existing restrictions.
- Who
- Trump administration
- What
- Considering restrictions on delegations attending the UN General Assembly
- When
- Ahead of the UN General Assembly, starting September 22
- Where
- New York City, United Nations
- Why
- Tightening visa policies; reasons vary by country
- Countries Targeted
- Iran, Brazil, Sudan, Zimbabwe
- Event
- UN General Assembly
- Proposed Restriction for Iran
- Potential ban from wholesale retailers
- Brazil
- Possible restrictions on officials attending UNGA
- Syria
- Granted waiver from UN travel restrictions
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Brazilian President
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva