Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad launched a furious new attack on his domestic rivals Wednesday, vowing to "cut their hands" to break networks of economic and political corruption. "These powerful networks have infiltrated decision making and legislative bodies and execute their will," he told a rally in the holy city of Qom broadcast live on state television.
"It is a time-consuming job; we should cut these hands, change the law but there is strong resistance. I will go to the end to change and uproot all these corrupt people or who show a lack of determination. I fear nothing." Ahmadinejad’s attacks appeared to be targeted at the allies of his rival, former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who have lashed out at the president over his confrontational nuclear stance and expansionary economic policies.
Access the full story >>