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Trump Administration Limits Iranian Diplomats' Costco Access

9/27/2025

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The Trump Administration is restricting Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco without permission.
The State Department confirmed the ban, citing poverty and shortages in Iran and noting Iranian diplomats shop at Costco for items unavailable there.
The ban applies to Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's, targeting Iran among other countries.
The announcement was made on September 26, 2025.

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Story summary

The Trump Administration is restricting Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco without permission.
The State Department confirmed the ban, citing poverty and shortages in Iran and noting Iranian diplomats shop at Costco for items unavailable there.
The ban applies to Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's, targeting Iran among other countries.
The announcement was made on September 26, 2025.