Iran lawmakers call foul on Ahmadinejad's minister
reuters
14-Jun-2011

(Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad angered lawmakers Tuesday when he questioned their authority, even as he finally gave in to their demand to create a sports ministry.

The latest spat between president and parliament comes after weeks of infighting about who should head certain key ministries, in what analysts say is a test of strength by rival conservative factions ahead of parliamentary elections next year that will set the stage for a presidential race in 2013.

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