Iran strongly condemned the wave of organized anti-Muslim violence in India

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday strongly condemned the wave of organized anti-Muslim violence in India.

Iran urged the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the well-being of all citizens in the Hindu-majority country.

In a message shared on the social networking platform Twitter, Zarif said that Iran had been a friend of India, and as a friend, it was asking New Delhi to not let senseless thuggery prevail over the country, as the path forward lied in peaceful dialogue and rule of law. 

Iran condemns the wave of organized violence against Indian Muslims.

For centuries, Iran has been a friend of India. We urge Indian authorities to ensure the wellbeing of ALL Indians & not let senseless thuggery prevail.

Path forward lies in peaceful dialogue and rule of law.

— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) March 2, 2020

"Iran condemns the wave of organized violence against Indian Muslims. For centuries, Iran has been a friend of India. We urge Indian authorities to ensure the wellbeing of ALL Indians & not let senseless thuggery prevail. Path forward lies in peaceful dialogue and rule of law," he tweeted.