6 May 2011

Iranian president may resign after allies arrested, charged with sorcery

Khamenei gives Ahmadinejad an ultimatum that could result in his resignation

A member of Iran's parliament said today that Ahmadinejad has been given an ultimatum: accept the supreme leader's decision regarding the intelligence minister, or resign from office.

The Guardian also reports that the president was missing this past weekend at religious ceremonies at Khamenei's residence, where he was publicly criticized by the supreme leader's allies.

The video below is from Al Jazeera English, broadcast May 6, 2011.

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