Former US hostage criticizes Iranian presence in New York

"A former US diplomat held hostage in Iran has called the presence of the Iranian president's delegation for the UN General Assembly in New York a lavish escape while Iran grapples with severe domestic crises.

“This is a great vacation for them, believe me. They love this—they can get out of Iran, relax, have a great meal, and see things they couldn't see in Iran. So, this is an excuse to get out,” Barry Rosen, senior advisor at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), told Iran International."