The United States is the leftists’ enemy. They support the enemies of the United States because the enemy of their enemy is their friend. That’s why you have Queers for Palestine, “No Kings” leftists supporting the dictator Maduro, and why you won’t have leftists supporting the protestors in Iran.
It’s not hypocrisy. They’re being consistent. They are dishonest about it though.
Following FR tradition, I didn’t read the article before I posted. I did read it afterwards. My post was pretty close to the mark.