Iranian Envoy to UN: Criminals Assaulting Holy Quran Should be Prosecuted

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Islamic Republic of Iran permanent envoy to the UN, Mohammad Khizahi, denounced the assault against the Holy Quran Book by a US, Florida Pastor.

He called upon the UN to adopt a strict stance concerning this crime, and taking appropriate measures in return.

In a letter addressing UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, the Iranian envoy affirmed that the assault would be an introduction to violence, stressing on the importance of prosecuting those who committed the crime.