Axios: Iranian Diplomats Expelled from New York After Failing to Depart

Listen to the article, the audio text is automatically generated by a machine system.

An American official stated that two members of the Iranian delegation participating in the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York were "expelled" on Saturday, after several days of demands for their departure, according to Axios intelligence site.

The official said: "Secretary Rubio is serious in his decisions; it has become clear that there were two other members of the Iranian delegation in New York long after the United Nations General Assembly had concluded, and they have now been expelled from the country."

This event represents the latest indication of the ongoing tension between the two countries, amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war and increasing chances of renewed fighting, according to the site.

The American official mentioned that the Iranian diplomats did not comply with the State Department's demand - which was directed to the Iranian mission to the United Nations last Monday - for the entire delegation to leave the country immediately.

On Friday, the Iranian mission to the United Nations was informed that the United States is aware of the presence of the diplomats in New York despite their request to leave, and it was reiterated that they must depart immediately.

The official noted that one of the Iranian diplomats left on Friday night, while the other left on Saturday morning.