(Adds details in paragraphs 2-4, U.S. comment on nuclear talks in paragraph 12, comment from expert in paragraphs 14-15, Lamborn in paragraph 19) By Patricia Zengerle and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) - The United States said on Friday it would **t grant a visa to Iran's proposed U.N. ambassador, citing the envoy's links to the 1979-1981 hostage crisis, in a rare step that raises questions about how much influence the White House can wield over the world body. President Barack Obama had come under strong pressure **t to allow Hamid Abutalebi into the country to take up his position in New York, raising concerns that the dispute would disrupt delicate negotiation between Tehran, Washington and other world powers over Iran's nuclear program.
04-12-2014, 05:00 AM
Iranian official will **t get visa for U.N. ambassadorship -White House
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