Khamenei tells the West not to interfere in Iran

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Western countries on Monday against interfering in Iranian affairs, state television reported.

"We strongly warn leaders of some Western countries not to interfere in Iran's internal matters ... The Iranian nation will react," Khamenei said.

Iranian authorities accuse the West, particularly the United States and Britain, of inciting unrest in the Islamic state following the June 12 presidential election in which hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected.

"The election was a major move ... The enemies want to create dispute among Iranians. What does it have to do with the enemies?" said Khamenei, Iran's most powerful figure.

(Tehran newsroom)