A social media post from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was quietly deleted over the weekend after it sparked immediate backlash for appearing to mourn the victims of U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
The incident triggered a swift internal review and a public apology from department leadership.
The deleted message, which briefly appeared on X and other platforms, stated, “Our hearts go out to the victims and families impacted by the recent bombings in Iran.”
The post went live shortly after reports confirmed U.S. military operations had targeted key Iranian nuclear sites.
Though the original message was quickly edited to remove any mention of Iran, screenshots had already circulated online.
Conservatives and pro-Israel groups reacted strongly.
Advocacy group StopAntisemitism demanded an explanation, asking whether the message reflected official sentiment.
One commenter wrote, “There were no victims in last night’s successful targeting of Iran’s nuclear sites. Please verify this post was not posted by an employee of the LA County Sheriff’s HQ.”
Public pressure intensified within hours.
Critics called the statement inappropriate for a local law enforcement agency and said it ventured into foreign policy commentary—a domain far removed from the department’s core responsibilities.
Some went further, urging accountability for those responsible and even calling for Sheriff Robert Luna’s resignation.
Reflecting the outrage online, one X user posted, “You guys straight up supported terrorists. That’s not something that can be passed as an ‘offensive post.’ The internet is forever.”
Facing mounting criticism, the department removed the post from all social media channels and issued a formal apology.
“We are issuing this statement to formally apologize for an offensive and inappropriate social media post,” the statement read. “The post was made in error and does not reflect the views of Sheriff Robert G. Luna or the Department. As a law enforcement agency, we do not comment on foreign policy or military matters.”
An internal review was launched to investigate how the post made it to public platforms and what approval processes failed.
The department added that it would be strengthening social media oversight protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In response to public inquiries, the department clarified that the post was not approved by senior leadership.
Officials indicated the message was the result of a lapse in internal communication and policy enforcement.
One user on X rejected that explanation, writing, “Here’s your internal investigation: Fire whoever wrote and sent it, and investigate Sheriff Luna. Ultimately, he has to answer as the supervisor.”
The airstrikes, which reportedly destroyed Iranian nuclear assets, were confirmed by U.S. defense officials earlier in the day, the Daily Mail reports.
While the operation drew a mixed response globally, it was largely supported by national security hawks and foreign policy conservatives who view Iran’s nuclear ambitions as a significant threat.
Though not directly involved in international operations, the LA County Sheriff’s Department’s brief comment on the conflict triggered a debate about the appropriate role of local law enforcement on geopolitical issues.
The backlash highlights how even a single post can escalate into a national conversation—especially when it touches on defense, foreign policy or U.S. allies like Israel.
As the internal probe continues, critics await further clarification from department leadership, while others question how such messaging was allowed to go public in the first place.
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