Iran’s foreign ministry summoned the Danish ambassador to express strong protest against the recent desecration of the Quran in Copenhagen. The incident occurred on Friday when an individual set fire to a book believed to be the Quran on a square near the Iraqi Embassy in the Danish capital.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran in #Denmark.https://t.co/sDUmvxqZza pic.twitter.com/XqQ5ZzFfJ2
— Iran Foreign Ministry 🇮🇷 (@IRIMFA_EN) July 22, 2023
The ministry’s tweet on Saturday conveyed Iran’s deep concern and condemnation of the act, equating such book burning in Europe to a return to the dark ages of ignorance. A senior foreign ministry official, as quoted by Iranian media, emphasized that remaining silent in the face of such a heinous cultural crime would only perpetuate violence and promote terrorism.
The incident has sparked outrage and prompted calls for swift action against acts that disrespect religious beliefs and cultural symbols. The situation remains closely monitored by both Iranian and Danish authorities, with international attention drawn to the need to prevent such acts from escalating and inflaming tensions further.