Hawzah News Agency- Hojatoleslam Mohammad-Hossein Mokhtari made the remarks in response to Rubio's comments in Athens, calling his statements at the Acropolis—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—an "immoral and provocative act." He said the US official used the occasion to justify his hostile positions and threats against Iran out of desperation.
"Human civilization's history is no arena for political fantasies or judgments born of ignorance and prejudice," Mokhtari said, adding that civilizations have been shaped over thousands of years through thought, culture, knowledge and human endeavor, and their heritage cannot be dismissed with superficial remarks or distorted narratives.
Highlighting Iran's historical and spiritual standing, the ambassador noted that the name and status of the land are reflected in religious texts: in the Old Testament, Cyrus the Great is presented as an instrument chosen by God to fulfill the divine will. The books of Ezra, Daniel and Esther also refer to the kings of Persia, the grandeur of the Iranian empire and their role in the fate of nations.
He added that the Avesta, the central text of Zoroastrianism, reflects Iran's spiritual heritage—one that emphasizes truth, wisdom, good thoughts and the struggle against falsehood and evil.
Mokhtari noted that these religious and historical accounts show that Iranian civilization was not only a great power in the ancient world but also left a lasting mark on the history of religions, spiritual thought and fateful developments in human history.
The ambassador concluded that Iran's heritage transcends palaces, kings and conquests to include thought, culture and spirituality. He stressed that credible judgment about civilizations must rely on deep research, reliable evidence and an impartial understanding of each civilization's historical and cultural context—not on selective narratives or political propaganda.
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