{"id":144128,"date":"2019-09-30T12:00:29","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T11:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/?p=144128"},"modified":"2019-10-08T07:18:37","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T06:18:37","slug":"trump-regime-denies-visas-to-members-of-russian-and-iranian-un-delegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/2019\/09\/trump-regime-denies-visas-to-members-of-russian-and-iranian-un-delegations\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Regime Denies Visas to Members of Russian and Iranian UN Delegations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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UN Headquarters New York, NY<\/p><\/div>\n

27 Sep 2019 – <\/em>International protocol obliges host country USA to issue visas for delegation members, attending sessions at UN headquarters in New York.<\/p>\n

The US operates by its own rules exclusively, repeatedly breaching international laws, norms and standards.<\/p>\n

Iranian President Rouhani addressed the General Assembly on Wednesday, arriving in New York on Monday.<\/p>\n

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif preceded him in the city last Friday, saying US visas for him and Rouhani were delayed, only issued grudgingly, adding that the Trump regime \u201cmade it very clear in a letter that they attached to my visa that I\u2019m not eligible to get a visa, but they\u2019re doing it on a waiver basis. So they want me to know that I\u2019m not supposed to be here\u201d\u2014the same true for Rouhani.<\/p>\n

Many of his aides and Iranian journalists were denied visa permission to attend the General Assembly session.<\/p>\n

As of late last week, Rouhani said he and his delegation might skip the session because the Trump regime balked at issuing them visas.<\/p>\n

Pompeo urged denying them permission to come. Last week, Iran\u2019s IRNA news agency said the nation\u2019s \u201cabsence will show that in contrast with its commitments to the United Nations and international organizations within the framework of agreements, diplomacy has no value for the United States,\u201d adding, \u201cAlthough the Islamic Republic of Iran has not left the scene and it continues its active diplomacy, the US government must answer for its behavior.\u201d<\/p>\n

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UN Security Council<\/p><\/div>\n

US visas granted Rouhani, Zarif, and their aides permitted to come are greatly restricted, letting them only travel from their Manhattan lodging to UN headquarters and the Iranian mission\u2014an affront to its officials and the world body.<\/p>\n

Russia was offended the same way. Reportedly, 10 members of its UN delegation were denied visas.<\/p>\n

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova slammed the affront, saying,\u00a0\u201cThis is an outrageous example of disrespect by the United States for UN members, as well as failure to fulfill its obligations as a country hosting the world organization,\u201d adding that this \u201cact of neglect of the rights of sovereign states and international organizations\u201d to fulfill international obligations will be a key topic of discussion between Sergey Lavrov and Pompeo when they meet at the UN.<\/p>\n

Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed outrage, saying, \u201cThe situation is alarming and certainly unacceptable, and such steps are unacceptable,\u201d adding, \u201cWashington is violating its international commitments. This is a direct violation of Washington\u2019s international obligations because this is not a bilateral visit. This is a visit by Russia\u2019s delegation to the UN General Assembly.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Trump regime\u2019s hostile action \u201ccertainly demands a rather tough response of Moscow and, as we believe, not a less tough response of the UN, because the situation directly concerns the UN and its headquarters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Russia\u2019s Foreign Ministry summoned US envoy to Moscow Jon Huntsman over the issue. Declining to come, he sent his deputy in his stead, another affront.<\/p>\n

A weak-kneed UN response by Secretary General Guterres\u2019 spokesman said, \u201cWe are trying to find out more about this. We only have press reports so far.\u201d<\/p>\n

The US is militantly hostile toward Russia, Iran, and other sovereign states it doesn\u2019t control.<\/p>\n

Diplomacy with both wings of its war party is an exercise in futility, failure to confront its unacceptable actions a sign of weakness, encouraging more of the same.<\/p>\n

The only language Washington understands is toughness. A proper response to its latest affront would be to stop pretending improved bilateral relations are possible.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s unattainable should be recognized and acted on appropriately, including a harsh response to denying visas to Russian UN delegates.<\/p>\n

Its diplomacy works with many countries. It\u2019s ineffective and foolhardy in dealings with the US, what its ruling hardliners consider weakness to be exploited.<\/p>\n

Bilateral relations remain dismal. Nothing in Moscow\u2019s diplomatic playbook will change things.<\/p>\n

Recognition of reality is long overdue, continued kid-glove outreach to Washington consistently unable to improve things.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s needed are firm actions, showing Moscow no longer will tolerate US hostility.<\/p>\n

Toughness is the only way to challenge its unacceptable policies effectively\u2014showing the Kremlin will respond in kind to its intolerable actions.<\/p>\n

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Stephen Lendman<\/em> lives in Chicago. His new book as editor and contributor is titled <\/em>Flashpoint in Ukraine: US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III<\/a>. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net<\/a>.Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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