World Leader Says It’s 'Ridiculous' That With Black President, 'Crimes Against U.S. Blacks Continue.' Now Guess Who Said It.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took the opportunity to slam the U.S. over the death of Freddie Gray and the police shootings of black men Walter Scott and Michael Brown, posting on Twitter, “It's ridiculous that even though US President is black, still such crimes agnst US blacks continue to occur.”

In a speech to police commanders in Tehran just hours after a night of violent anti-police protests in Baltimore over Gray’s death, Khamenei said the behavior of U.S. police toward blacks represents “cruel might,” contrary to Islam which, he said, does not favor “power with cruelty.”

On false pretexts US police shoots ppl on streets. This is a type of power which doesn't ensure security but leads to insecurity. #MikeBrown

— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 26, 2015

Acquittal of US cops who committed murder is among measures taken by statesmen who ignore humanity& religion. #BlackLivesMatter #WalterScott

— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 26, 2015

It's ridiculous that even though US President is black, still such crimes agnst US blacks continue to occur. #BlackLivesMatter #FreddieGray

— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir)

April 26, 2015

They celebrate a day for abolition of slavery but such crimes are committed against the blacks. #EricGarner #TrayvonMartin #BlackLivesMatter

— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 26, 2015

Power with cruelty isn’t favored by #Islam. #Police should embody justice and mercy while being potent. pic.twitter.com/EAFn2ybpLm

— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) April 26, 2015

Gray died April 19 after suffering a fatal spinal injury while in custody. No official explanation has been offered as to how he sustained his injury.