Khamanei threatens crackdown as protests continue

Hundreds of protesters called for the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei as thousands of onlookers watched early today, the third day of demonstrations in Tehran despite threats by the hard-line regime to crack down to end the disturbances.

The three nights of demonstrations have produced the largest outpouring of public opposition against Iran’s leadership in months, involving hundreds of young Iranians, some still teenagers.