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LA County Sheriff's Department Deletes 'Tragic' Condolences Post on US Strikes in Iran

The department announced stepped-up patrols at worship sites following fierce online backlash.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department posted condolence message on Iran bombings.
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Overview

  • The department’s official X account offered sympathy for victims of the June 21 US bombings on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities, calling the strikes “tragic.”
  • Social media users condemned the expression of condolences, with Fox News reporter Bill Melugin calling it a rogue “PR disaster.”
  • After initially editing the statement to remove its condolence language, the department fully deleted the post within hours.
  • The sheriff’s office said there are no known threats in Los Angeles County and has increased patrol checks at places of worship and other sensitive locations.
  • President Trump confirmed the operation, saying B-2 stealth bombers targeted three key Iranian nuclear sites, a move that has drawn international scrutiny.