BREAKING NEWS

Iran opposition leader says regime risks another revolution

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

JULY 26, 2010 19:00

Iran's opposition leader criticized Ahmadinejad's regime Monday, saying the country's hard-line political leaders could suffer the same fate as the deposed Shah if they continue to consolidate their grip on power.

The comments represent a clear break by Mir Hossein Mousavi with a ruling system he was once firmly a part of. The former prime minister was a fervent supporter of the 1979 revolution that brought cleric-led government to Iran before recasting himself as a leader of the reform-seeking opposition in last year's disputed presidential election.

In comments on his website Monday, Mousavi accuses hard-liners of moving toward an oppressive, one-party system.

Previously, he limited his criticism to authorities' post-election crackdown rather than taking on the ruling system.

S&P cuts Israel's long-term ratings to A+ from AA-

By REUTERS

04/19/2024 02:05 AM

Russian air defence intercepts 25 airborne targets over Belgorod region

By REUTERS

04/19/2024 02:03 AM

US officials say Ukraine will get weapons in weeks once aid approved

By REUTERS

04/19/2024 01:07 AM

Saudi Arabia placed this condition on normalization with Israel