housands call for execution of Iranian opposition leaders

Supporters of Ahmadinejad's regime answer anti-government protests with demonstrations of their own against Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mahdi Karroubi, opposition leaders who are under house arrest. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Thousands of government supporters called for the execution of opposition leaders at Friday prayers in the Iranian capital Tehran, following last week's anti-government demonstrations. Hardline cleric Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati said during the Friday prayers that the opposition leaders have lost their reputation among people and are practically "dead and executed," while worshippers chanted for their actual executions. Janati proposed more restrictions on Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mahdi Karroubi, opposition leaders...