Iran President Ahmadinejad in parliamentary poll setback

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Iran President Ahmadinejad in parliamentary poll setback

BBC – Mr Ahmadinejad’s supporters won only 13 of the 65 seats up for election in Friday’s vote, further reducing his power base in the 290-seat parliament. Conservative supporters of the Supreme Leader had already won an outright majority in March’s first round. Iran’s parliament lacks executive power but plays a part in choosing next year’s presidential contenders. Read article

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