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Iran's Supreme Leader Regrets Pope's Remarks
September 18, 2006
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (file photo) (Fars)
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the pope's comments helped the policies of those world rulers who aim to create tensions between Muslims and Christians.
He said he believes the pope was deceived and was not aware that his comments were in line with U.S. policies.
(ISNA, ILNA)