The Biden administration has granted Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian a U.S. visa to attend upcoming United Nations meetings in New York City.

This decision has sparked outrage, especially following Iran’s recent missile strike on Israel.

Lawmakers, led by Senator James Lankford, are calling on the administration to revoke the visa, citing concerns about Iran using American soil to promote anti-Israel and anti-American rhetoric.

Amir-Abdollahian’s attendance at UN sessions coincides with the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.

The State Department has neither confirmed nor denied issuing the visa but emphasized the U.S.’s obligations as the host nation of the UN, the Washington Free Beacon reported.

Despite Iran’s claim of advance warning about its attack on Israel, the Biden administration is urging restraint to prevent further escalation.

Lankford argues that Amir-Abdollahian’s ties to terrorism, particularly Hamas, should disqualify him from entering the U.S.

Activist groups are also advocating for the denial of entry, citing Iran’s support for terrorist activities against Israel and U.S. forces.

Written by B.C. Begley