The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday said that the 'Angel of Death has brought justice' following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Abu Ali Express. The spokesperson described Graham as a 'reckless senator' whose legacy is a 'dark record,' echoing similar remarks by Iran's Foreign Minister earlier in the day.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday echoed the Foreign Minister's earlier claim that the 'Angel of Death has brought justice' over the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Abu Ali Express. The statement, which described Graham as a 'reckless senator' with a 'dark record,' aligns with remarks by Iran's Foreign Minister at 11:34 Jerusalem earlier today, as The Zioneer reported. The development comes after the IRGC claimed responsibility for Graham's death in a letter at 10:15 Jerusalem, though that claim remains unverified.
The thread began on Sunday, Jul 12, when Iranian state TV and media outlets celebrated Graham's death, with a presenter calling him a 'warmonger' who 'went to hell' and outlets labeling him a 'child murderer.' By 12:43 Jerusalem, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson had issued a separate statement calling Graham's death 'just,' and the Foreign Minister followed with the same 'Angel of Death' rhetoric. The IRGC's claim, reported at 10:15 Jerusalem Monday, added a layer of alleged responsibility, but no independent confirmation has emerged.
Israeli officials, including the ambassador to Washington and Foreign Minister Israel Katz, eulogized Graham as a 'true friend of Israel,' as The Zioneer reported on Sunday. Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah, also expressed sorrow, calling Graham a steadfast ally of the Iranian people.
The IRGC's claim of responsibility for Graham's death remains unverified, and the cause of death has not been officially addressed. The repeated Iranian celebrations through official channels and state media have not been directly linked to any operational capability.
8 developments
- DevelopingSenior IRGC official claims responsibility for Graham's death in letter to 'Angel of Death'
- DevelopingAnalysis: Iran's Shiite leadership may view Graham's death as divine intervention, dimming flexibility toward US
- DevelopingSenator Lindsey Graham responds to photo calling for his elimination at Khamenei funeral
- DevelopingNetanyahu: 'In Israel there is mourning, in Iran there are celebrations' over Graham's death
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