LA Sheriff Apologizes for Condolence Post on Iran Bombings

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department issued and then deleted a social media post expressing sympathy for victims of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the bombings "tragic." The post sparked significant backlash, prompting an apology stating the message was "offensive and inappropriate," did not reflect the views of Sheriff Robert Luna or the department, and that law enforcement does not comment on foreign policy or military matters. The department also launched an internal review to determine how the post was created and updated its social media oversight protocols. This incident comes amid heightened tensions following President Donald Trump's order for airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which he praised as a successful operation. Los Angeles, with its large U.S.-Iranian population, is sensitive to developments in Iran, complicating local reactions. The Sheriff's Department reaffirmed its focus on public safety and serving its diverse communities, distancing itself from political commentary.