Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- The US government has barred Iranian officials attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly from shopping in New York.

The restrictions on the Iranian officials were described by the State Department as "maximum pressure" on the Middle Eastern country.

The Guardian reports that, with the restrictions, the visiting officials are unable to buy anything valued at above $1,000.

The restriction affects a range of items including electronics, fountain pens, watches, and bulk household goods.

Vehicles worth more than $60,000 were also listed as luxury groups barred from purchase by the officials.

"We will not allow the Iranian regime to allow its clerical elites to have a shopping spree in New York while the Irani...