Tehran: Clashes at Sharif University during Rouhani’s speech

Clashes at Sharif University in Tehran

Eyewitness report from Sharif University in Tehran indicate that clashes erupted between the two factions of the government, the hardline clergies and the so called moderates, attending President Rouhani’s speech. 

The hardliners being backed by the Supreme leader, Khamenei chanted slogans against the other side, the supporters of Rafsanjani and Rouhani. While the Rouhani supporters shout back at the rival faction by chanting slogans in support of the powerless president. 

These clashes happened while the people in the audience where vetted carefully. The Rouhani faction had brought as many number of people to the event as possible to avoid embarrassment.