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December 18, 2006
No. 162

Iranian Election Results - Setback for Ahmadinejad

Initial elections results in Iran are considered a setback for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iranian voters have opted for less radical personalities. Iranian analyst Ayatollah Shams al-Wa'idhim told Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, that there is considerable criticism among many social groups in Iran about the policies of Ahmadinejad.

Source: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat (12/18/06)

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