Former President Ali Akbar Rafsanjani has urged Iran's political factions to follow orderFormer President Ali Akbar Rafsanjani has urged Iran's political factions to follow orders from the supreme leader, in an apparent conciliatory move.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has endorsed the disputed re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in June, but Mr Rafsanjani has backed the opposition.
Correspondents say his statement seems to contradict a speech last month when he said the country was in crisis.
Official news agency Irna said he has also called for action to foster unity. s from the supreme leader, in an apparent
conciliatory move.
Rafsanjani preserving his own power base and keeping his options open. Could be part of a deal with Khamenei, where Rafsanjani throws him a bit of support in exchange for not going after Mousavi or Karroubi.
