They condemn recent executions, which were seen as an attempt to intimidate regime foes ahead of the Feb. 11 anniversary of the Islamic Republic. Reporting from Beirut — The leaders of Iran's opposition movement boldly urged supporters to take to the streets during commemorations marking the 31st anniversary of Iran's revolution, condemning the recent executions of two alleged government opponents and a fiery Friday prayer sermon by a hardline cleric calling for protesters to be put to death.