Mousavi urges 'national unity' in Iran

A leading Iranian opposition figure, Mir-Hossein Mousavi, has emphasized the 'need for national unity' in Iran.

"We feel a need for national unity among all people in the country more than any time in the past, and the lines which divided people into groups and different factions have no credibility," the 'Parleman news' website quoted Mousavi as saying in a meeting with a group of lawmakers in the minority faction.

The former presidential candidate added "today, those whose tendencies towards the West and other foreigners have been evident in their past performances, accuse us of supporting the interests of the foreigners".

He also said that the current situation in Iran has created an opportunity for the country to reach a 'national consensus'.

Mousavi also called for the implementation of the Constitution, as the facilitator for resolving the problems facing the country.

He also stated that there should be a special focus on the resources and the capacity of the Constitution in moving beyond the current crisis in country and resolving the problems.