NATO, the US-led military alliance of Western countries, expressed condolences to the Iranian people after Sunday’s brutal helicopter crash killed President Ebrahim Raisi and other senior officials.
NATO spokesperson Farah Dahlallah wrote on X: “My condolences to the #Iranian people for the deaths of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdullahian and the others who died in the helicopter crash.”
I would like to express my condolences to all the people of Japan. #Iran We mourn the deaths of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdullahian and others who died in a helicopter crash.
— NATO Spokesperson Farah Dakralla (@NATOpress) May 20, 2024
Such expressions of condolence surprised Western officials, Israelis targeted by Iranian-funded terrorism, and Iranian dissidents, who said they were actually celebrating his death. .
“My condolences to the Iranian people for the lost opportunity to bring Tehran’s butchers to justice for their crimes,” Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) sarcastically posted.
My condolences to the Iranian people who lost the opportunity to bring Tehran’s butchers to justice for their crimes. https://t.co/DFJyBcqJtc
— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) May 20, 2024
“Raish was a brutal dictator who brutally oppressed the Iranian people,” said Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas). It’s not worth showing your intentions.”
Raisi was a brutal dictator who brutally oppressed the Iranian people.
He was the architect of the Iranian state’s sponsorship of terrorism and does not deserve the memory of NATO and the free world. https://t.co/EwhFHBnRP8
— Rep. Pat Fallon (@RepPatFallon) May 20, 2024
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) added, “This is absurd. NATO mourns the death of a terrorist.”
This is unreasonable.
NATO expresses its condolences over the terrorist’s death. https://t.co/iLSKlMwDPq
— Derrick Van Orden (@derrickvanorden) May 20, 2024
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) commented, “Our tax dollars are working overseas…”
Our tax dollars are working overseas… https://t.co/1CSALyCG9D
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) May 21, 2024
“What!?!? NATO should not be mourning bloodthirsty, terrorist-supporting tyrants,” exclaimed Rep. Mike Walz (R-Fla.). “Not to mention, multiple NATO countries had just shot down hundreds of Iranian drones that were launched at Israel and international shipping in the Red Sea!”
what! ? ! ? NATO should not mourn bloodthirsty terrorist-supporting tyrants
Not to mention, multiple NATO countries had just shot down hundreds of Iranian drones that were launched at Israel and international shipping in the Red Sea! https://t.co/MQ6Yyua88w
— Congressman Mike Walz (@michaelgwaltz) May 20, 2024
Former Trump administration officials also appeared in disbelief.
Richard Grenell, a former Trump administration official and former U.S. ambassador to Germany, posted: “The Iranian people are celebrating. Most of them don’t have freedom, so they have to celebrate in private.”
Iranian people are celebrating, but most have to celebrate privately due to lack of freedom. https://t.co/nEr0tVb4Sc
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) May 20, 2024
Robert Greenway, a former Trump administration official and Heritage Foundation expert, posted: “The Butcher of Tehran” and an Revolutionary Guards officer? Both helped provide Russia with the drones and missiles that now threaten Europe. The Iranian people are celebrating the end of Iran, and NATO should be celebrating as well. ”
Really? “The Butcher of Tehran” and an employee of the Revolutionary Guards? Both helped provide Russia with the drones and missiles that now threaten Europe.
As the Iranian people celebrate Iran’s demise, NATO should celebrate as well. https://t.co/K6EnNzchE2
— Robert Greenway (@RC_Greenway) May 20, 2024
A number of former NATO officials also spoke out.
Marshall Billingsey posted:as the original @NATO Deputy Secretary-General, I was surprised by this tweet.this is completely inappropriate [sic] On so many levels. ”
as the original @NATO Deputy Secretary-General, I was surprised by this tweet.
This is completely inappropriate on so many levels. https://t.co/dZiuH977UR
— Marshall S. Billingslea (@M_S_Billingslea) May 20, 2024
Belgian official Theo Franken said:NATO mourns the death of a butcher and brutal mass murderer? This is the real enemy of the West and our alliance. You never speak in my name. ”
NATO mourns the death of a butcher and brutal mass murderer? This is the real enemy of the West and our alliance.
You don’t speak in my name. 👎@jensstoltenberg @mircea_geoana @natopapress
— MP Theo Franken (@FranckenTheo) May 20, 2024
Iranian dissidents and defectors also bombed the post.
Nazanin Boniadi, an Iranian-British actress and activist, posted: “I can’t imagine how the survivors of Raishi’s atrocities will feel reading this.” Well, at least we know what the current situation is with all these institutions. Because it’s embarrassing. ”
I can’t imagine how the survivors of Raishi’s atrocities will feel reading this.
Well, at least we know what the current situation is with all these institutions. Because it’s embarrassing. https://t.co/X9H9m1U90L
— Nazanin Boniadi (@NazaninBoniadi) May 20, 2024
The Israeli government account added: “NATO needs a new spokesperson.”
NATO needs a new spokesperson. https://t.co/JVhYosbRQy
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) May 20, 2024
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