Hardliners target Iran's president as U.S. pressure grows

Rouhani has urged opposing factions to work together and noted limits on his power in a country where an elected government operates under clerical rule and alongside powerful security forces.

A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency on February 11, 2019 shows President Hassan Rouhani addressing crowds during a ceremony celebrating the 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution in the capital Tehran's Azadi (Freedom) square

(photo credit: HO / IRANIAN PRESIDENCY / AFP)

ByREUTERS

MAY 16, 2019 09:24

Hardliners target Iran's president as U.S. pressure grows

Rouhani has urged opposing factions to work together and noted limits on his power in a country where an elected government operates under clerical rule and alongside powerful security forces.

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Hardliners target Iran's president as U.S. pressure grows

Rouhani has urged opposing factions to work together and noted limits on his power in a country where an elected government operates under clerical rule and alongside powerful security forces.

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