Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani abandoned his customary caution during a sermon at Friday Prayer at Tehran University. His speech was criticized Saturday by conservatives. Ali Rafiei/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesIran Supreme Leader Warns Opposition To Back Down -- Yahoo News/AP
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's supreme leader told politicians Monday not to disturb the country's security in a strong warning to the opposition to back down after one of its top figures called for a referendum on the government.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed "Iran's elite" and warned them to be cautious in the positions they take on the turmoil that has shaken the country since the disputed presidential election on June 12.
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