Iran has strongly condemned the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, saying the depiction of Jesus Christ was offensive and crossed all acceptable lines.

An Iranian government spokesman said, “The offensive depiction of Jesus Christ in Paris yesterday was absolutely offensive and crossed all red lines. France, a country with a rich history of Christianity, should be ashamed and I call on our Christians around the world to speak out against this act. We strongly condemn it.”

Iran's statement has caused a wide resonance in the international community. Some countries and religious organizations supported the criticism, noting the need to respect religious symbols. Others, on the contrary, emphasized the importance of freedom of expression and artistic creativity.

The incident could strain diplomatic relations between Iran and France. Both sides are expected to take steps to resolve the situation and prevent further conflict.

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris has been the cause of a major international scandal. Iran's reaction emphasizes the importance of respecting religious sentiments and symbols in the global community.

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