This week, Republican U.S. Senators condemned President Joe Biden’s administration for extending condolences in the wake of Iran’s president’s death in a helicopter accident on Sunday.
The helicopter that was transporting President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province due to the presence of exceptionally dense fog.
“The United States expresses its official condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. As Iran selects a new president, we reaffirm our support for the Iranian people and their struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms.” the Biden state department said in an official statement.
Yesterday, @StateDept issued a statement mourning the death of Iranian President Raisi – a mass murderer who targeted, threatened, and attacked Americans.
I think it’s shocking that this administration would mourn the death of the “Butcher of Tehran." It’s a terrible mistake. pic.twitter.com/nKwSHuRUG2
— Sen. John Barrasso (@SenJohnBarrasso) May 21, 2024
During a hearing this week, Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY) criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken for the statement.
“I don’t think it should be a normal course of business. I think it’s shocking that this administration would mourn the death of the ‘Butcher of Tehran.’ I don’t. He’s responsible for death, rape, torture, the sworn enemy of the free world. So I think it’s a terrible mistake, Mr. Secretary.” he said.
Other senators joined in the condemnation of the radical move from the Biden administration.
This is the “Butcher of Tehran” who chants death to America.
The President of the United States should not express his condolences to our adversary as Iran continues to kill U.S. officials and citizens. pic.twitter.com/Nv8i160uYO
— Joni Ernst (@SenJoniErnst) May 20, 2024
Under the “Butcher of Tehran,” Iran armed and assisted terrorists with American blood on their hands.
Offering condolences for the death of this monster is a disgrace. https://t.co/dO8bF2Jspt
— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) May 20, 2024
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