The Latest from Iran (2 November): Ahmadinejad Remains Quiet About Supreme Leader's Warning
Friday, November 2, 2012 at 14:59
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The Latest from Iran (1 November): Supreme Leader Tells His Top Officials "Stop Fighting"
2043 GMT: Ahmadinejad Watch. A revision of our opening item today....
President Ahmadinejad has now responded to the Supreme Leader's warning to the heads of the three branches of Government to stop bickering and "pay attention to responsibilities". While ostensibly pledging loyalty to Ayatollah Khamenei, he continued to throw punches at head of judiciary Sadegh Larijani and Speaker of Parliament Ali Larijani:
I am convinced that you decisively guard the constitution, particularly the fundamental rights of the people, and safeguard the elevated position of the popularly elected president, the second highest official position in the country, and the institution executing the constitution. And you are opposed to any measure which weakens his sphere of competence and important responsibilities.