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State Department has restricted the movements of Iran's delegation to the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, limiting their access to official proceedings while banning visits to major retailers.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian set to speak on Wednesday.
Former White House domestic policy advisor Theo Wold described the upcoming schedule as a "dramatic" diplomatic moment, noting that Tehran's delegation will be effectively "captive" under the new U.S.
The restrictions come as the United States weighs renewed strikes on Iran amid a conflict that has lasted nearly seven months.
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