A senior official in New York City's government under mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani planned a meeting with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, according to a report. The State Department intervened and canceled the meeting. Mamdani, who has opposed Israel's identity as a Jewish state, has not commented.
A report circulating Friday said a senior official in New York City's government, serving under mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, had planned to meet with Iran's ambassador to the United Nations. The State Department stepped in and canceled the meeting, according to the report. The development comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, with Washington pursuing nuclear talks. The Zioneer has previously reported that Mamdani, who is running for mayor of New York City, has stated he does not recognize Israel as a Jewish state. Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, warned that such incitement could lead to violent acts. The identity of the senior official and the specific agenda of the planned meeting remain unclear.
3 developments
- DevelopingNYC mayoral candidate Mamdani opposes Israel as a 'Jewish state'
- StrongIsrael's UN envoy Danon launches blistering attack on NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani at Security Council
- DevelopingIsrael's NYC consul general warns Mamdani's incitement 'will end in very bad, violent acts'
- DevelopingNYC mayoral candidate Mamdani campaigns with Hamas-apologist influencer
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