US Bars Iranian Diplomats from Shopping at Costco Without Permission

The Trump administration has issued a directive that prohibits Iranian diplomats in New York from shopping at wholesale club stores like Costco and buying luxury items in the United States without explicit authorization from the State Department. The move is part of the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with the State Department implementing stricter measures on Iranian diplomats. The notices sent to Iranian envoys highlight the new policy, which aims to restrict their access to certain goods and services in the country. Officials from both countries have been engaged in a series of diplomatic conflicts, leading to increased scrutiny of Iranian activities in the US.