“If there is any bloodshed, leaders of the protests will be held directly responsible,” the white-bearded cleric told huge crowds thronging Tehran University and surrounding streets for Friday prayers.

A bit of telegraphing the future and CYA at the same time.

Obama needs to get out of the “voting present” mode and be a leader and a champion of democracy. If these protesters in Iran are willing to risk their lives, Obama should at least be willing to risk some of his political capital.