Iran approves Ahmadinejad presidency

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Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has formally approved a second term as president for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The move comes after weeks of accusations by reformists that the election was rigged to ensure his victory.

Khamenei endorsed the June 12 election result and demanded an end to protests during which at least 20 people were killed. Iranian officials deny any fraud in the election.

Ahmadinejad will be sworn in by parliament on Wednesday. He then has two weeks to submit his cabinet list to the parliament, which could object if he names only members of his inner circle.

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has formally approved a  second term as president for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.