Arrgh! The State Department be sendin' condolences to the scallywag president of Iran. What a puzzlin' gesture, says the lawyer!
2024-05-20
Arrr, the State Department be offerin' its official condolences for the unfortunate demise of two Iranian officials, includin' their president, who met their fate in a helicopter mishap on the day of the Sabbath. May they rest in Davy Jones' locker.
The State Department offered condolences for the deaths of two Iranian leaders, including President Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. Despite Iran's human rights abuses, the agency expressed support for the Iranian people's struggle for rights and freedoms. Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian died in the crash while returning from a dam inauguration near Azerbaijan. Raisi, known as the "Butcher of Tehran," oversaw mass executions and human rights violations in Iran. Despite his record, the State Department issued condolences, raising criticism for sympathizing with a violator of human rights. The Biden administration's appeasement policies towards Iran have also been questioned for supporting a regime with a history of terror and oppression.Iran's crackdown on dissent and human rights abuses, including imprisoning women for violating dress codes, has drawn international criticism. Despite this, the United Nations Security Council and others honored Raisi, prompting further backlash. The State Department defended its participation in the moment of silence for Raisi, acknowledging his brutal history but also expressing regret for the loss of life in the crash. The mixed reactions reflect the complexities of diplomatic protocols and human rights considerations in international relations.