By IRNA
Tehran : Over 70 Basiji students of Tehran-based universities staged a rally in front of the Netherlands Embassy here to condemn the release of the blasphemous anti-Islamic film, ‘Fitna’, by a Dutch parliamentarian.
Chanting slogans such as ‘Down with USA’, ‘Down with Israel’ and ‘Dutch Ambassador to Iran Should Be Expelled’, the students protested the release of anti-Islam film.
The students also called for the closure of Dutch companies including Shell and Phillips in Iran.
A representative of the protesting students noted that the imperialists are always trying to harm Muslim countries.
Mohammad Sadeq Shahbazi added that by broadcasting such films, they want to insult Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and stage a war of the crusades.
He further noted that the time of the superpowers is over, adding ‘we will never remain silent in the face of ploys by domestic or foreign enemies’.
The release of the movie led to strong condemnations both from within and outside the Netherlands.
Iran called the film heinous, blasphemous and anti-Islamic and appealed to European governments to stop its further distribution.
Pakistan, Indonesia and Bangladesh were among those countries to protest the release of the anti-Islam film.
The Organization of the Islamic Conference also added its voice to the growing criticism of the anti-Islam film.
The European Union also said the 15-minute film aired by a London-based website inflamed hatred.