Iran Press/ Europe: Copies of the Holy Quran have been burned at several demonstrations in Sweden and Denmark this summer, causing outrage among Muslims and prompting protesters to storm and vandalize the Swedish embassy in Baghdad.
Denmark and Sweden have said they deplore the burning of the Holy Quran but cannot prevent it under rules protecting free speech.
In the statement of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was published on Sunday night, it is stated: "In Denmark, the insult to the Holy Quran continues while the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, on behalf of 57 Muslim countries, has asked Denmark to take immediate action to end this open insult to Muslims around the world."
In this statement, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Denmark reiterates its deep concern about what is becoming a daily attack on the beliefs of Muslims around the world and asks the Danish government to take the necessary measures in line with the implementation of its international obligations. Also, in relation to ending this ridiculous show under the name of defending freedom of speech, the statement urged the Denmark's govermant to prevent further insult to the Holy Quran. 219
