IRI religious minorities denounce street riots

teh-hzIranian Jews, Assyrians and Zoroastrians in separate statements on Saturday condemned recent riots and destruction of public assets by rioters. The statements expressed support for guidelines set by the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei for unity and solidarity and avoiding division and discord. Appreciating the high voter turnout in the tenth presidential elections held on June 12, the Jews, Assyrians and Zoroastrians denounced acts by certain groups to foment unrest and disunite the nation.