Late Iran President, Raisi, Had Lot Of Blood On His Hands – US
The United States of America on Monday, May 20, 2024, said the late President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran, had a “lot of blood on his hands.”
The White House which stated this in a condolence message after Raisi’s death, said; “as in any other case, we certainly regret in general the loss of life and offer official condolences as appropriate.”
Late President Raisi and some officials died following a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province.
The US National Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby said Raisi was responsible for “atrocious” rights abuses in Iran and had supported regional proxies, including Hamas.
Speaking with reporters, Kirby said: “This was a man who had a lot of blood on his hands.
“As in any other case, we certainly regret in general the loss of life and offer official condolences as appropriate.”
The Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, also on Monday, May 20, 2024, announced five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash.
“I announce five days of public mourning and offer my condolences to the dear people of Iran,” said Khamenei in an official statement a day after the death of Raisi.
