Iran’s regime praises DC terrorist who killed American, Israeli embassy staffers
The Iranian newspaper affiliated with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, recently praised Elias Rodriguez, the man who allegedly murdered an American and an Israeli in Washington, D.C. The newspaper referred to him as “our dear brother” and commended him for founding the Washington Basij, an Iranian paramilitary group known for suppressing dissent.
Rodriguez, a 31-year-old from Chicago, confessed to the police that he shot Sarah Milgrim, a 26-year-old American, and her 30-year-old Israeli boyfriend, Yaron Lischinsky, in the name of Palestine and Gaza. The Iranian media’s glorification of these murders has shocked many observers, with the editor of Kayhan, a fiercely anti-American publication, celebrating Rodriguez’s actions.
The timing of these statements coincides with reports that the Trump administration is considering an interim nuclear agreement with Iran, which would involve limited sanctions relief in exchange for Tehran abandoning its pursuit of nuclear weapons. However, Iran has consistently stated that it will not give up its right to enrich uranium, a key component in nuclear weapons development.
The glorification of these killings by Iranian newspapers controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps highlights the regime’s state-sponsored antisemitism. The brazen support for these murders underscores the need for caution in dealing with Iran, particularly in nuclear negotiations.
Beni Sabti, an expert on Iran, emphasized that the threat of terror from Iran is not limited to Israel but also extends to the United States. He explained that the message of support for Rodriguez’s actions in Vatan-e-Emrooz portrays him as a figure akin to a warrior prophet in Islamic tradition.
Overall, the Iranian regime’s endorsement of terrorism against Israeli and American targets underscores the need for vigilance and a firm stance in dealing with Tehran. The glorification of violence against innocent civilians cannot be tolerated, and the international community must remain steadfast in condemning such acts of terrorism.
