Analysts See Signs of Power Struggle in Iran
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
Recent political developments in Iran appear to have created growing internal divisions within the country's ruling hierarchy. The country seems to be experiencing a political crisis, triggered by June's presidential election in which the incumbent, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, was declared the winner despite widespread charges of fraud. Some analysts say the election aftermath and crackdown of the opposition has led to splits between Mr. Ahmadinejad and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. More from VOA's Ravi Khanna.
