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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.

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.

The restrictions could reshape the diplomatic landscape at the U.N., signaling a broader U.S. strategy to exert pressure on nations with strained relations while potentially complicating interactions during one of the world's most high-profile international gatherings.

What To Know

Iranian diplomats already face strict limitations in New York, but one proposal under consideration would require them to obtain State Department approval before shopping at wholesale retailers, a popular practice for buying bulk goods not easily available in Iran.

According to the memo, these stores have long been a convenient way for Iranian officials to access products at lower prices and potentially send them home. While the timeline for such a restriction is unclear, the State Department is reportedly exploring rules that could extend similar requirements to all foreign diplomats with memberships at large U.S. wholesale clubs.

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