President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was facing a revolt by furious Iranian hardliners on Monday after he sacked a key conservative minister in an act of revenge. Photo: AP Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Faces Hardline Revolt In Iran -- The Telegraph
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was facing a revolt by furious Iranian hardliners on Monday after he sacked a key conservative minister in an act of revenge.
The Iranian leader found himself at the centre of bitter infighting within the Iranian establishment when he dismissed his intelligence minister after his choice for vice-president was overruled by the country's Supreme Leader.
The backlash intensified when another minister offered his resignation in protest at Mr Ahmadinejad's move at the weekend.
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Update: Ahmadinejad struggles with crisis of authority -- Washington Times
My Comment:The Iranian President has even lost his authority over the hard liners within the government. After being elected last month .... he is already a lame duck.