Two Iranian Diplomats Expelled from the U.S. After Ignoring Departure Order

<p>Two members of Iran's delegation to the UN General Assembly in New York were expelled from the country on Saturday, following a request for their departure, according to a U.S. official. </p><ul><li>The official stated, "Secretary Rubio means business. Two more members of the Iranian delegation were found still in New York long after the UN General Assembly had passed. They have now been kicked out of the country." </li></ul><hr /><p><strong>Context: </strong>This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran as diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts continue to struggle, and the risk of renewed hostilities increases.</p><p><strong>Details: </strong>The U.S. official indicated that the two Iranian diplomats did not comply with a State Department directive issued on Monday, which required the entire Iranian delegation to leave the country immediately. </p><ul><li>On Friday, the Iranian mission to the UN was informed that the U.S. was aware the two diplomats remained in New York despite the earlier request for their departure. Iran was reiterated the need for the two to leave without delay.</li><li>One of the Iranian diplomats departed on Friday night, while the second left on Saturday morning, according to the official.</li></ul>