His condemnation of both sides in the latest gulf confrontation was echoed by the state-run Iranian radio.

The broadcasting of any music other than martial or religious on Iranian radio and television was banned by Khomeini in July 1979.

In addition to foreign news coverage, Mr. Nouri's comments were broadcast on Iranian radio and television.

"What has happened has been politically motivated," he said, according to Iranian radio.

The Iranian radio continued to call for volunteers to go to the front to drive back the Iraqis.

The remarks were included in news broadcasts by the Iranian radio, which gave the missile attack on the Stark extensive and unusual coverage.

He became involved in the Iranian national radio since his teen years where he recorded a number of records in Persian.

Meier," Iranian radio said, "has confessed to all the mentioned charges.

The statement was quoted by the Iranian press agency and broadcast over Iranian radio and television.

The Iranian radio warned France against "disastrous consequences for its attitude."