Iranian President Hasan Rouhani urges Muslims to support Palestine cause

Iranian President Hasan Rouhani urges Muslims to support Palestine cause

NEW DELHI - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has strongly criticized the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and urged Muslims to support the Palestinian cause.

He was addressing a congregation after Friday prayers at Mecca Masjid in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad during his three-day visit to India.

He called for unity among Muslims.

Hassan Rouhani also lashed out at the United States for imposing a ban on travelers from six largely Muslim countries. -Agencies