Hawzah News Agency- Archbishop Gregory Chiftchian, Caliph of Armenians of Azarbaijan and the Caliphate Council of Armenians of Azarbaijan issued a statement regarding the recent events in Iran, condemning the terrorist acts of the enemies and creating unrest in the country.
The text of this statement reads:
The recent terrorist incidents and riots in Iran, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of our dear compatriots and also caused disruption of public order and security, are the cause of the Armenian community's extreme sadness.
The noble nation of Iran has always faced the conspiracies of the enemies of this land, whose most evil manifestation is terrorist acts that have left many victims and martyrs.
The bloody crime of the terrorist attack and the recent riots targeted the nation, sovereignty, religion and brotherhood, national unity between different religions and ethnic groups of this country, which shows the helplessness of the enemies of the great nation of Iran.
For many years, the Armenian community has continued to live alongside other ethnic groups with brotherhood and equality, hoping for a bright future for this land, and during the Islamic Revolution and during the eight years of holy defense, the community has defended this country with its heart and soul, and they’ve had martyrs on this path.
The statement further reads: Now, we, along with the followers of other religions and ethnic groups of this holy land, stand by the regime and respected officials and demand the stable security of our country and the trial of perpetrators of crimes and disrupting public security; we will not give any chance to the enemies.
In this statement, the Grand Caliphate and the Caliphate Council of the Armenians of Azerbaijan express their heartfelt condolences to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, the President, and other The officials of the government; They also express their appreciation for the zealous nation of Iran and the bereaved families. They pray to God Almighty for the forgiveness of the souls of these martyrs, the peace and patience of the survivors, as well as the security of Islamic Iran.