A leading Republican senator is urging the U.S. to revoke the visa reportedly granted to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian to attend a United Nations Security Council meeting following Iran's recent attack on Israel. Senator James Lankford emphasized the U.S.'s authority to deny visas for security, terrorism, or foreign policy reasons, citing Amirabdollahian's alleged ties to Hamas terrorists holding hostages, including Americans.
Lankford highlighted the historical significance of denying entry to diplomats, pointing to past actions by Presidents Obama and Trump. He stressed that Iran's actions have endangered Israel's security, particularly as the anniversary of Hezbollah's bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut approaches.
