State Department concerned over Iran 's ongoing persecution of Baha'is , Christians . The State Department 's condemnation comes a day after it released a human rights report on Iran that blasted the country 's government for abusing religious minorities , among other criticisms . The report says Iranian government creates ` ` ' atmosphere '' for religious persecution . President Mahmoud Abbas decries West for promoting monotheism .
State Department concerned over Iran 's ongoing persecution of Baha'is , Christians . The report says Iranian government creates ` ` ' atmosphere '' for religious persecution . President Mahmoud Abbas decries West for promoting monotheism .