Yet Ahmadinejad ignored Khamenei
The leader of IRI, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, advised the ex-president not to participate in the elections
Hamid Baghaei
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for Iran's presidential election
Iran's former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unexpectedly filed to run in the country's presidential election. Ahmadinejad's decision will upend an election many believed would be won by moderate …
Iran opens registration for presidential election
Iran has opened registration for those hoping to run in the presidential race on May 19, media reported. Prospective candidates can register through the end of April 15. They will then be vetted by the Guardian Council, a clerical body …