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Iran praises Guenter Grass poem criticizing Israel

A senior Iranian official has praised Nobel literature laureate Guenter Grass for a poem criticizing Israel, saying he has beautifully carried out his human and historical responsibility.

  

Iranian Deputy Culture Minister Javad Shamaqdari says in a letter that the 84-year-old poet's revelation of "truth may awaken the silent conscience" of the West. A copy of the letter was posted Saturday on the semiofficial Fars news agency. (AP)

 


פרסום ראשון: 04.07.12, 16:54