Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad looks on as he attends the 25th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran February 8, 2012. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl
Times of Israel: Report: Ex-Iranian president Ahmadinejad arrested for inciting unrest
According to Arab paper, former leader's comments against Rouhani government amid rallies have led authorities to seek to place him under house arrest.
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been arrested by authorities for allegedly inciting unrest against the government, the London-based daily Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported Saturday, citing “reliable sources in Tehran.”
The newspaper said that Ahmadinejad, during a visit to the western city of Bushehr on December 28, said, “Some of the current leaders live detached from the problems and concerns of the people, and do not know anything about the reality of society.”
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Update #1: Ahmadinejad arrested for allegedly inciting anti-government protests: report -- i24 News
Update #2: Who Is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad? Former Iran Leader Arrested For Speech, Report Says -- IBTimes
WNU Editor: Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and current Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had a falling-out a while back .... Iran's supreme leader lashes out at Ahmadinejad (Al-Monitor). Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is also not a fan of President Rouhani.
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