US to Boycott UN Tribute to Late Iranian President Raisi Killed in Helicopter Crash

May 30, 2024, 12:40 AM

The United States will boycott a United Nations tribute on Thursday to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed earlier this month in a helicopter crash. An anonymous US official confirmed that Washington will not attend the memorial service at the UN General Assembly. This decision follows backlash over the US State Department's message of condolences to Tehran regarding Raisi's death. The General Assembly traditionally meets to pay tribute to any world leader who has passed away.