Monday, May 9, 2011

Tensions Rise Between Iran's President And The Country's Spiritual Leader



Rift In Iranian Leadership Spreads To The Streets Of Tehran -- Pajamas Media

According to reports from Iran, serious clashes between the rank and file supporters of the Ayatollah Khamenei and the supporters of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad erupted on Saturday, with many protesters severely injured with clubs and machetes.

In the increasing tension between Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, supporters of each faction, who have been drawing lines in the sand for the past few days claiming that there will be blood, took their disputes to the streets of Tehran.

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More News On The Political Unrest In Iran

Iran’s Ahmadinejad affirms Khamenei decision, tensions remain -- Washington Post
Ahmadinejad swings back in line -- Asia Times
Iranian President Linked to Black Magic, Summoning Genies -- ABC News
Ahmadinejad allies charged with sorcery in power spat with Ayatollah -- The Daily Mail
Tensions rise amid Iran political feud -- Al Jazeera
Iran's conservatives turn up heat on Ahmadinejad -- AFP
Ahmadinejad Office Rejects Iran Reports of Khamenei Ultimatum -- Bloomberg
Analysis: Iranian leadership row weakens Ahmadinejad camp -- Reuters
Has Ahmadinejad taken on more than he can handle with Khamenei? -- Haaretz
Iran power struggle weakens Ahmadinejad -- Peter Goodspeed, National Post

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