Trump Could Ban Iranians from Costco Stores: Report

In a move that underscores the Trump administration's unusual approach to diplomacy, Iranian delegates to the United Nations may soon need special permission just to fill a shopping cart at Costco or Sam's Club.

The proposal, detailed in an internal U.S. State Department memo seen by The Associated Press, is part of a broader crackdown on visas and foreign diplomat movement, following the recent denial of entry to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation.

Newsweek has contacted the State Department and Iran's Foreign Ministry for comment.

Why It Matters

If enacted, these measures would mark a sharp escalation in how the U.S. regulates foreign diplomats' movements, particularly those attending the United Nations General Assembly. Countries like Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe, and potentially Brazil could see their delegations face unprecedented limits on travel, shopping, and other day-to-day activities in New York.

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