Source: Asiatimes.
Iran’s roster of would-be presidents has been whittled down to eight from nearly 700, courtesy vetting by the Guardian Council. Two potential big draws are ruled out – former president Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim, too much outgoing President Mahmud Ahmadinejad’s man. That leaves an uninspiring bunch and one sure winner whoever wins – Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
– Pepe Escobar
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