"This is in line with [Mr. Khamenei's] idea that the less power Ahmadinejad has, the less problems he can cause," Mr. Javedanfar said.
Hard-line forces seek payback in next election →
he said, that many pro-Ahmadinejad candidates for the March 2012 vote will be disqualified by the Guardian Council, a body that decides who can run in general elections.
Hard-line forces seek payback in next election →
