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Jewish News 24 · Sep 17, 2026

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NEW: State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the U.S. will not allow Iranian officials attending the UN General Assembly in New York to use the trip for luxury shopping, accusing Tehran's leaders of enjoying privileges while ordinary Iranians face repression, water and electricity shortages, and soaring inflation. Pigott also accused the regime of diverting Iran's wealth to support terrorist proxies.

*NEW:* State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the U.S. will not allow Iranian officials attending the UN General Assembly in New York to use the trip for luxury shopping, accusing Tehran's leaders of enjoying privileges while ordinary Iranians face repression, water and electricity shortages, and soaring inflation. Pigott also accused the regime of diverting Iran's wealth to support terrorist proxies.

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