United Nations slammed for holding meeting to honor 'Butcher of Tehran': 'Outright offensive'

The U.S. boycotted the United Nations tribute to recently deceased Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, calling into question the logic of showing respect for a man who has committed "numerous, horrific human rights abuses."

"The United States will not attend today’s United Nations tribute event for President Raisi in any capacity," U.S. Mission to the U.N. spokesperson Nate Evans said in a statement released Thursday. ---More...