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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Ahmadinejad Wants Opposition Leaders Tried

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(Newser) – Just days after Iran's supreme leader tried to dial down the nation's tensions, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ratcheted them right back up again, reports the Los Angeles Times. In a charged speech today in Tehran, the country's president for the first time called for the prosecution of opposition leaders. He didn't name names, but he clearly wants Mir-Hussein Mousavi and others punished for fomenting unrest after his disputed election win.

Ahmadinejad called the rioting an "enemy plot" aided by "subversives," saying, "The most important task for the judiciary and security bodies is to deal seriously with the leaders and masterminds" of the recent unrest. "All of those who organized and instigated (the riots) and followed the enemy line have to be seriously confronted. The masterminds of the riots should by no means enjoy any immunity."

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left, arrives for Friday prayers at Tehran University.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left, arrives for Friday prayers at Tehran University.   (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad looks on during Friday prayers at Tehran University.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad looks on during Friday prayers at Tehran University.   (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad listens to Friday prayers.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad listens to Friday prayers.   (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivers a speech before Friday prayers.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivers a speech before Friday prayers.   (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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sully4411
Aug 28, 09 8:54 AM CDT
worried about a revolution? revealing voter fraud? the truth in general? it all hurts, but thats something you gotta learn to appreciate. or continue to be a politician and ignore facts Reply
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Fondue
Aug 28, 09 9:02 AM CDT
And they call themselves a republic? Reply
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ruserious
Aug 28, 09 9:30 AM CDT
My sentiments exactly. What a joke.
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Jayster999
Aug 28, 09 9:32 AM CDT
So does Obama I'm sure. Thank God we are here and not there... Reply
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Citrixguy
Aug 28, 09 9:38 AM CDT
Ahmadinejad - foreshadow of BHO
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