Demonstrators storm the Swedish embassy in Iraq after burning the Quran, and Erdogan is angry at the “arrogant Westerners” | outside

According to one witness, the demonstrators entered the building and remained there for about 15 minutes. The demonstrators retreated peacefully when the security forces arrived. They are said to be supporters of the influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Pictures and videos of the storm in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, appeared on social media. A video clip showing how some protesters are standing on the roof of the embassy. Someone kicks the Swedish coat of arms off the front of the building.

However, according to the Swedish authorities, the staff is safe. We are well aware of the situation. The press office of the Swedish Foreign Ministry told CNN in an e-mail, “Our embassy staff are fine and the Foreign Ministry is in regular contact with them.”

In the Swedish capital, Stockholm, an Iraqi refugee set fire to the Muslim holy book this week. The authorities had allowed this act of protest. This led to angry reactions from Muslim countries. The cleric al-Sadr is demanding the departure of the Swedish ambassador to his country and has called for a demonstration in the diplomatic center.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also condemned the burning of the Quran. He considers it unacceptable that the Swedish authorities allow such protests. Erdogan responded on television, saying, “We will teach the arrogant Westerners that insulting Muslims has nothing to do with freedom of expression.”