The U.S. has expelled an Iranian diplomatic delegation following a breakdown in negotiations, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio directing their immediate departure after the United Nations General Assembly. The State Department had previously granted visas to the "core" Iranian team for the U.N. meetings last month, but tensions have escalated to the point of forcing their removal. Official confirmation of the move came from NewsNation, citing State Department sources. The abrupt action underscores deepening diplomatic friction between the two nations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the Iranian delegation to leave the U.S. immediately Monday after the United Nations General Assembly as negotiations between both countries have stalled. The Hill's broadcast partner NewsNation on Thursday confirmed this with the State Department, which previously approved visas for the "core" Iranian delegation to the U.N. last month....