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Khatami to withdraw from Iranian presidential race

Tehrān : Iran | 8 months ago  
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Reversing a decision made five weeks ago, Mohammad Khatami, the reformist former president, has decided to withdraw from the June presidential race to support a political ally, a close aide said Monday. According to news reports, Mr. Khatami said Sunday at a meeting with campaign...
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