Iran says US travel ban shows 'deep hostility' for Iranians, Muslims
June 7 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign ministry said a U.S. travel ban that includes Iran showed "deep hostility of American decision-makers towards the Iranian people and Muslims", the ministry posted on the X platform on Saturday.
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