Hamid Aboutalebi Iran: Barring Our Ambassador is 'Regrettable'Iran says it “regrets” the United States’ decision not to issue a visa to its next UN ambassador, but says the decision won't nuclear talks. White House: No Visa to Iranian Hostage TakerThe Obama administration officially informs Iran that Tehran's choice as its next UN ambassador will be denied a visa. Congress Backs Bill that Bans Iranian AmbassadorThe House unanimously approves a bill that would bar Iran's choice for ambassador to the United Nations from stepping on U.S. soil. White House: Iran's Pick for UN Ambassador 'Not Viable'The selection of hostage-taker as Iran's UN ambassador is "not viable", says White House spokesman. Senate Votes to Ban Iran UN Ambassador From Entering the USBipartisan support for bill preventing known terrorists from entering US as UN envoys ensures unanimous vote in favor. Senators to Obama: Don't Approve Visa for Iranian Hostage-Taker29 Republican senators urge Obama to deny a visa to a former hostage-taker who is Iran’s choice for UN ambassador. U.S. Dissatisfied with Iran's Hostage Taker AmbassadorObama administration says Iran's nomination of a former hostage-taker as its ambassador to the United Nations is "extremely troubling". |
