The Trump administration approved visas for key Iranian officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly high-level sessions in New York next week, despite a stalemated conflict between the United States and Iran.

The State Department announced on Thursday that it had issued visas for Iran's core delegation and essential support staff. U.S. officials confirmed that the delegation includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

"Consistent with our host country obligations, the core delegation from the Iranian regime will be able to attend UN General Assembly High Level week," the State Department said. Officials noted that the delegation faces travel restrictions and prohibitions on purchasing luxury goods, and it is smaller than last year's group.

The decision comes as the United States remains locked in conflict with Iran, described by American officials as the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. Iranian-backed groups have continued attacks in the region during the six-month stalemate.

This approval stands in contrast to the State Department's decision one day earlier to deny visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation for the same event.

As host to the United Nations, the United States has limited ability to bar attendance by officials from member states, though restrictions apply in this case. The visas enable participation in the high-level week beginning next week.