Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticized India. He has named India among the countries that violate the rights of Muslims. Khamenei has accused India of oppressing Muslims, a claim he included along with Myanmar and Gaza. Khamenei made this comment when Iran itself continues to face international criticism for its repression of Sunni Muslims and minorities. Now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also reacted to this, saying that one should check one’s record before making such remarks.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently criticized India in a social media post. He listed India, Gaza and Myanmar as areas where Muslims face persecution. He urged Muslims around the world to unite and protect the suffering Muslim population.
What did the Foreign Ministry spokesperson say?
Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said, “We strongly condemn the remarks made by Iran’s supreme leader against minorities in India. These remarks are based on misinformation and are unacceptable. Countries are advised not to make comments on minorities. “They should check their own records before making any comments on others.”
Iran criticized over human rights
However, Iran often faces criticism over human rights, particularly with regard to Sunni Muslims, minorities and women. Khamenei’s comments drew criticism due to Iran’s own record on religious freedom. Iran’s minority Sunni Muslims have been denied the right to build mosques in major cities such as Tehran and face severe discrimination in government and religious institutions.
Woman jailed for violating headscarf law
In addition, minorities such as Kurds, Balochs and Arabs (many of whom are Sunni) suffer economic and cultural repression, increasing their sense of disenfranchisement. Iranian women are forced to live under strict headscarf laws and morality police. Women who violate the mandatory headscarf law face fines, imprisonment and even corporal punishment.
140 people will go to jail in 2022
Due to the country’s legal framework, women have to face gender discrimination, which restricts their education, employment and personal freedom. International human rights organizations have repeatedly condemned Iran’s practices. The U.S. State Department’s 2022 International Religious Freedom Report highlights Iran’s strict restrictions on religious minorities. In 2022 alone, Iran arrested 140 people and imprisoned dozens of people for their religious beliefs.
Iran’s double standards
Religious minorities in Iran, especially Christians, Baha’is, and Sufi Muslims, continue to face persecution. Their communities often face close surveillance, harassment, and harsh imprisonment. This double standard, defending Muslim rights in other countries while suppressing religious and ethnic minorities at home, highlights Iran’s position on international human rights.
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