Iranian ex-president Khatami sues hardline editor over Soros meeting claim

Maryam Sinaiee
Maryam Sinaiee

Iran International

Iran's former President Mohammad Khatami
Iran's former President Mohammad Khatami

Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami is taking legal action against Hossein Shariatmadari, the editor of Kayhan newspaper, over claims that Khatami conspired with American philanthropist George Soros to instigate a "velvet revolution" in Iran.