ALJAZEERA: …The backing from the assembly, controlled by political factions deeply loyal to Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a further sign that Rouhani has the support of the Iranian establishment…
Rouhani briefed parliamentarians on his trip, which included discussions on Iran’s nuclear dispute with the West and regional relations, the student news agency ISNA said late Tuesday.
A group of 230 parliamentarians, out of the total of 290, signed a statement expressing their support of Rouhani for presenting the image of a “powerful and peace-seeking Iran which seeks talks and interaction for the settlement of regional and international issues,” Fars news agency said… (more)
