Iran Warns Against Politicizing Islamic Holy Sites
Foreign Ministry spokesman says holy sites must not be exploited to incite sedition or escalate regional tensions, state media reports.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman warned that Islamic holy sites must not be politicized or used as a tool to incite sedition and escalate tensions in the region, according to a report by the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
The spokesman's remarks, carried by IRNA, did not specify particular sites, incidents or countries involved in the warning.
IRNA's report was brief and did not provide additional context, such as the occasion for the statement or further elaboration from the spokesman.
The statement reflects a position Iranian officials have voiced in the past regarding the sanctity of religious sites amid regional disputes, though this specific report did not detail any current dispute prompting the remarks.
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