New York: The Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Sa'eed Iravani, has firmly denied allegations that al-Qaeda members are present in Iran. In a letter addressed to the U.N. Security Council, Iravani criticized a report from a monitoring team, labeling it as unprofessional and lacking evidence.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Iravani urged the U.N. monitoring team to adopt a more impartial and professional approach when reviewing reports. He emphasized that these politically motivated accusations undermine the credibility of the assessments. The envoy highlighted Iran's leadership in combating al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups, asserting that the claims against Iran are based on assertions from certain countries and contradict the realities on the ground.

Iravani further noted that Iran is not only a key player in counterterrorism efforts but also a victim of organized terrorism supported by foreign actors. The envoy's letter dismissed the claim of al-Qaeda members, including leader Saif al-Adel, being present in Iran, and called for a revision of the biased report.

The envoy's letter also criticized the report's attempt to link Iran to al-Qaeda's activities in various regions, stating that these claims are unfounded and politically driven. He reiterated Iran's commitment to fighting terrorism and highlighted Iran's efforts in counterterrorism collaboration with international organizations.

The letter expressed Iran's concerns over the use of terrorism as a tool by certain regional states and the infiltration of terrorists into political structures. Iran urged the U.N. Sanctions Committee to address these threats without political bias, warning that ongoing developments in the region pose a significant threat to regional security and stability.