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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Iran's top leader rules out referendums on divisive issues

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Iran’s supreme leader on Tuesday ruled out the holding of popular referendums on state policies.

Iran faced calls for a referendum on the Islamic Republic itself during anti-government protests last year, and a moderate former president recently suggested such votes should be held to decide major policies as a way of reducing divisions.

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