Iran has criticised the United States by comparing George Floyd’s death to “the feet of arrogance on the neck of independent nations”, according to the Associated Press.
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani used the metaphor during a speech at the United Nations on Tuesday, saying Mr Floyd’s death is “reminiscent of our own experience” with the US
“We instantly recognize the feet kneeling on the neck as the feet of arrogance on the neck of independent nations,” Mr Rouhani said in pre-recorded remarks.
“The footage broadcast to the world concerning the treatment of an African American by the U.S. police is reminiscent of our own experience.”
He added: “For decades, the valiant Iranian nation has paid a similar high price for its quest for freedom and liberation from domination and despotism.”