The real power in Iran ; THE SUNDAY PROFILE ++ ALI KHAMENEI ++ Ayatollah reins in Ahmadinejad, and is now calling the shots in the diplomatic crisis with Britain

The Independent on Sunday | April 1, 2007| | Copyright

British diplomats wrestling with the crisis caused by Iran's capture of 15 British sailors and Marines in the Gulf nearly 10 days ago have been directed to a recent speech by the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

"In case the enemies of Iran intend to use force and violence and act illegally, without a doubt the Iranian nation and officials will use all their capabilities to strike the invading enemies," he said. "We can also carry out illegal actions."

The words have been interpreted as the green light for the Revolutionary Guards, the more ideological wing of the military, ...

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