Iran Official Rejects Disrespect For Other Faiths

Tehran, Feb 20, IRNA – Iran is against disrespecting other faiths, Secretary of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ministryˈs Headquarters for Supporting and Safeguarding Cultural and Artistic Items said on Tuesday. Saeed Jaber Ansari made the remarks following misinterpretation of his remarks about collecting imported statues from shops, adding, ˈUnfortunately, my words have been misunderstood and I meant that illegal import of certain cultural items to the country should be banned.ˈ/end