The human rights record of Iran is regularly criticised and Teheran has been repeatedly condemned for the past and present violations committed throughout the country and beyond its borders. In addition to the wide range of crimes perpetrated, Iran is also well known for its strong sectarian agenda. In this regard, the authorities have been discriminating and persecuting ethnic and religious minorities present on the Iranian territory. Moreover, the armed forces have been conducting military attacks and providing indirect support to terrorise non-Shiite communities in the neighbouring countries.
