Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has publicly condemned what he described as an insult directed at Pope Leo XIV, expressing solidarity on behalf of the Iranian people.
In a message shared on X, the president said: “His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex), I condemn the insult to Your Excellency on behalf of the great nation of Iran.”
Pezeshkian also stressed the importance of mutual respect among religious figures and communities, noting that acts of disrespect towards revered personalities undermine shared values of peace and coexistence.
He further stated: “I declare that the desecration of Jesus, the prophet of peace and brotherhood, is not acceptable to any free person. I wish you glory by Allah.”
The statement comes amid comments attributed to former US President Donald Trump concerning the Pope, as discussions on a potential peace deal with Iran continue.
