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| Iran's opposition leaders are making a public appearance at Friday prayers for the first time since the disputed vote. | Iran's opposition leaders are making a public appearance at Friday prayers for the first time since the disputed vote. |
| This comes amid warnings from the intelligence minister against turning the occasion into a protest and or "stage for undesirable scenes". | This comes amid warnings from the intelligence minister against turning the occasion into a protest and or "stage for undesirable scenes". |
| Mir Hossein Mousavi, the defeated presidential candidate, is making his first official public appearance. | Mir Hossein Mousavi, the defeated presidential candidate, is making his first official public appearance. |
| Former President Ali Akbar Rafsanjani also gives his first sermon since the post-election unrest. | Former President Ali Akbar Rafsanjani also gives his first sermon since the post-election unrest. |
| Meanwhile, Iran has announced a new atomic chief following the resignation on Thursday of Gholam Reza Aghazadeh. | Meanwhile, Iran has announced a new atomic chief following the resignation on Thursday of Gholam Reza Aghazadeh. |
| Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran's former envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will take up the post, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government announced. | Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran's former envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will take up the post, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government announced. |
| It is not immediately clear why Mr Aghazadeh, the long-serving head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation, stood down from the job, but he is said to be close to Mr Mousavi. | It is not immediately clear why Mr Aghazadeh, the long-serving head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation, stood down from the job, but he is said to be close to Mr Mousavi. |
| 'Protecting rights' | 'Protecting rights' |
| Mir Hossein Mousavi said on his website on Wednesday that he would attend the Friday Prayers at Tehran University - a weekly event that is attended by thousands and broadcast live to the nation. | Mir Hossein Mousavi said on his website on Wednesday that he would attend the Friday Prayers at Tehran University - a weekly event that is attended by thousands and broadcast live to the nation. |
| Iranian nuclear chief steps down | |
| His fellow pro-reform presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi is also expected to attend. | His fellow pro-reform presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi is also expected to attend. |
| It is also the first time in two months since Mr Rafsanjani has led the prayers. | It is also the first time in two months since Mr Rafsanjani has led the prayers. |
| Mr Rafsanjani is a dominant force in Iranian politics and a rival of President Ahmadinejad. | Mr Rafsanjani is a dominant force in Iranian politics and a rival of President Ahmadinejad. |
| Although he did not voice his opinion during the unrest that followed the election, members of his family - including his daughter Faezeh - openly supported Mr Mousavi. | Although he did not voice his opinion during the unrest that followed the election, members of his family - including his daughter Faezeh - openly supported Mr Mousavi. |
| This could be a key moment in the confrontation between President Ahmadinejad's government and members of the opposition, BBC Tehran correspondent Jon Leyne says. | This could be a key moment in the confrontation between President Ahmadinejad's government and members of the opposition, BBC Tehran correspondent Jon Leyne says. |
| They are waiting to hear from Mr Rafsanjani, but no-one knows whether he will support the opposition or offer a compromise, our correspondent says. | They are waiting to hear from Mr Rafsanjani, but no-one knows whether he will support the opposition or offer a compromise, our correspondent says. |
| Intelligence Minister Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehi on Thursday urged the "wise Iranian people" to be "vigilant that the Friday prayers not be turned into a stage for undesirable scenes". | Intelligence Minister Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehi on Thursday urged the "wise Iranian people" to be "vigilant that the Friday prayers not be turned into a stage for undesirable scenes". |
| Violent street protests broke out in Iran amid accusations of fraud after President Ahmadinejad was re-elected in the 12 June election. | Violent street protests broke out in Iran amid accusations of fraud after President Ahmadinejad was re-elected in the 12 June election. |
| At least 20 people died and hundreds were arrested in the days that followed the poll. | At least 20 people died and hundreds were arrested in the days that followed the poll. |
| The country's most senior political figure, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, upheld Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's landslide victory and demanded an end to protest. | The country's most senior political figure, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, upheld Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's landslide victory and demanded an end to protest. |
| Despite this, Mr Mousavi has remained defiant - demanding a re-run of the vote and describing the new government as illegitimate. | Despite this, Mr Mousavi has remained defiant - demanding a re-run of the vote and describing the new government as illegitimate. |
| Announcing his decision to attend Friday prayers, Mr Mousavi said on his website, "I feel obliged to respond to the call of companions on the path to protecting rights to a noble and free life". | Announcing his decision to attend Friday prayers, Mr Mousavi said on his website, "I feel obliged to respond to the call of companions on the path to protecting rights to a noble and free life". |