"Jesus Christ" detained in Iran

Law enforcement agencies in Iran's Yazd province have detained the founder of a sect who claimed to be Jesus Christ.

As reported by BAKU.WS, this was announced by the provincial prosecutor Mehdi Hasanpour.

"The sect leader in the province initially claimed to have been chosen by God, and then declared his own divinity, referring to Jesus Christ, and by instilling superstitions, imposed unusual ascetic practices and exploited his followers for personal gain," the Mehr agency quoted him as saying.

According to the prosecutor, sect members burned the Quran, desecrated holy sites, insulted Muslim religious figures, and also recited prayers for Israel's victory over Iran. He noted that during the investigation, three individuals who played key roles in the sect were detained.