Khatami and Shamkhani both fall into this category. While identifying with the reformist spirit of Khatami, Shamkani refused to criticize steps taken by the conservative-dominated judiciary over the past year to silence most of the reformist press. At the same time, he spoke out firmly against a military government, expressing regret for the fact that 80 percent of the governments in the Middle East are military. He also rejected being classified as a conservative. Iran calls for emergency meeting of OIC .
Supreme leader condemns reprisals on Afghanistan .
Khatami says UN should lead fight against terrorism . Taliban envoy . Iran says worried about influx of Afghan refugees . Iran cautions Britain over hasty US reaction to terrorist attacks . Afghan population movements high as fear builds of US strikes, UN warns .