Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami, a leading reformer, has been barred from travelling abroad, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported today.
"Mohammad Khatami was barred from leaving the country," Fars said, citing an unnamed intelligence official.
Mr Khatami supported opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi in the Islamic Republic's disputed presidential election last June, which plunged the major oil producer into deep turmoil.
However, a close ally denied Mr Khatami had been barred from leaving the country.
Reuters
