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The Trump administration has banned Iranian diplomats based in New York or even just visiting the state, from shopping at wholesale club stores such as Costco or Sam’s Club.
The Office of Foreign Missions determined that diplomatic memberships in wholesale club stores are a “benefit” which requires special U.S. government approval.
Diplomats must also get permission from the State Department before purchasing luxury goods such as furs and jewelry.
Only diplomats from Iran appear to be effected by the restrictions.
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