Iran’s President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has accused the country’s judiciary of disregarding the constitution by barring him from visiting Tehran’s Evin prison, where one of his aides is being held. The judiciary turned down the request on October 21, saying it was not in the best interests of the country as it faces an economic crisis brought on by Ahmadinejad’s economic mismanagement and Western sanctions. Analysts say the dispute shows that Ahmadinejad is refusing to remain quiet until the …
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