30 April 2012 - 13:21

Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned Quran desecration by a US pastor, saying that the measure was in line with the "failed Islamophobia project."

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - An extremist Florida pastor has burned copies of the Quran and a depiction of the prophet Mohammed.

The burning was carried out by pastor Terry Jones church in Gainesville, Florida on Saturday.

Moments later, Jones began to burn copies of holy Quran and an image depicting Prophet Mohammed in front of his church.

"It is obvious that these disgraceful measures create religious hatred and spark Muslims' anger," the Foreign Ministry said.

Iranian Foreign Ministry in its statement said that the International Community is waiting for quick and tough reaction by the US to punish the elements involved in the measure.

Iran also called for the US to offer apology to the Islamic World over the insult.

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