With President Obama taking his time to congratulate Binyamin Netanyahu on his election victory, the State Department has wasted no time extending condolences to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the death of his mother.
On the Passing of President Rouhani’s Mother
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
March 20, 2015
We extend our deepest condolences to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Hassan Rouhani and his family on the passing of his mother, Mrs. Sakineh Peivandi. Such a loss is especially hard coming on the eve of Nowruz, traditionally a time when families gather together in joy and hope. We share in his grief and that of his brother, Presidential Special Advisor Hossein Fereydoun, who has been participating in the talks in Lausanne, and we keep their family in our thoughts.
In case you are wondering, the State Department did not extend condolences to Prime Minister Netanyahu on the death of his father Benzion almost three years ago.
On behalf of Israellycool, I would like to extend my condolences to the US State Department for the complete loss of their testicles.
And their soon to be chapped lips from all of that a** kissing.
Update: Jim points out that Obama called Netanyahu to extend condolences over his father’s passing.
