A small group of protesters in Denmark caused controversy on Monday when they set fire to a copy of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, right in front of the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen. The act has raised concerns about potential strain on diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The protesters identified themselves as members of the “Danish Patriots” group, which had already organized a similar demonstration the previous week, broadcasting the events live on Facebook.
This incident comes after a series of anti-Islam protests in Sweden and Denmark, during which the Quran was also burned or damaged. In response, thousands of Iraqis demonstrated in Baghdad on Saturday, initiated by ruling Iraqi parties and armed groups with close ties to Iran.
During the demonstration in Copenhagen, the organizer stomped on the Quran before setting it on fire in a tin foil tray placed next to the Iraqi flag on the ground.
In reaction to the desecration of the Quran, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the perpetrators to face the “most severe punishment.” The situation highlights the sensitivity and potential implications of such actions on an international scale.