Leh, Jan. 19 -- Sheikh Nazir Ahmad Sharifi, Vice President of Anjuman Imamia Leh, on Monday said that Iran's revolution was for humanity and peace, as protesters in Ladakh's capital held a rally expressing solidarity with the Iranian government and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

"Iran brought about a revolution for the sake of humanity and peace, but America and Israel could not tolerate it," Sharifi told ANI.

He added, "The purpose of this procession in Ladakh is that we have continued to hold rallies against injustice. India has always had good relations with Iran. The Indian government should take notice of the atrocities America is committing and raise its voice against them."

The rally, organised under the banner of An...