US Boycotts UN Tribute to Deceased Iranian President Raisi

The United States and several European nations refused to honor Raisi, citing his human rights abuses.

The UN General Assembly held a customary tribute for late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash.
The US and European countries boycotted the event, condemning Raisi's history of human rights violations.
Protests erupted outside the UN headquarters, with demonstrators criticizing the tribute.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered condolences but skipped a personal tribute to Raisi.
Raisi, seen as a potential successor to Iran's Supreme Leader, was involved in mass executions and crackdowns on protests.