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Mosaic News: 6/4/09: World News from the Middle East

Mosaic News: 6/4/09: World News from the Middle East Mosaic needs your help! Donate here: http://www.linktv.org/contribute "Muslim & Christian Leaders Praise Obama's Speech," Nile TV, Egypt "Obama Speech Draws Strong Reactions From Egyptians," Nile TV, Egypt "President Obama Reassures Israel," IBA TV, Israel "Ali Khamenei Dissatisfied with Obama's Speech," Press TV, Iran "Peaceful March to Protest Occupation of East Jerusalem," Palestine TV, Ramallah "Israeli Military Maneuvers are Meant for Public Consumption," ANB TV, England "Maronite Christians Vote Might Decide Lebanese Elections," Al Arabiya TV, UAE "Sudan Intensifies Reconstruction Efforts," Sudan TV, Sudan Produced for Link TV by Jamal Dajani. Jun 5, 2009 12:06 PM

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McCain: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is the Leader of Iran

McCain: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is the Leader of Iran McCain Gets Basic Facts on Iran Wrong. QUESTION: I've done some research, and um - MCCAIN: I have too. QUESTION: Also checked, also checked with the Obama campaign and he never, he's never sai -- mentioned Ahmadinejad directly by name. He did say he would negotiate with the leaders, but as you know - Ayatollah, MCCAIN: (Laughing) Ahmadinejad is, was the leader. QUESTION: But if - MCCAIN: Maybe I'm mistaken. QUESTION: Maybe you are, because - MCCAIN: Maybe. I don't think so though. QUESTION: The Supreme, you know, according to most diplomatic experts, the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is the guy who's in charge of Iranian foreign policy and also in charge of the nuclear program, but you never mention him. Do you, you know, um, why do you always keep talking about Ahmadinejad since he doesn't have power in that, in that realm? MCCAIN: Oh I thin-Again, I respectfully disagree. When he's the person that comes to the United Nations and declares his country's policy is the extermination of the state of Israel, quote, in his words, wipe them off of the map, then I know that he is speaking for the Iranian government and articulating their policy and he was elected and is running for reelection as the leader of that country. Yes sir, go ahead. NEW QUESTION: One more quest- MCCAIN: I mean, the fact is he's the acknowledged leader of that country and you may disagree, but that's a uh, that's your right to do so, but I think if you asked any average American who the leader of Iran is, I think they'd know. Go ahead. Or anyone who's well-versed in the issue. [CNN Live Feed, Press Conference (Savannah, GA), 5/19/08] The CIA's World Factbook States that "Ultimate Political Authority" in Iran is Vested in the Supreme Leader. "Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority vested in a learned religious scholar referred to commonly as the Supreme Leader who, according to the constitution, is accountable only to the Assembly of Experts." [CIA - The World Factbook, accessed 5/19/08; (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html#Govt)] Ultimate Authority in Iran Rests With Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. "[Supreme Leader Ali] Khamenei heads a theocratic Shiite Muslim state with elements of a democratic republic, including regular elections for parliament and the presidency. . . . Iran's constitution does not recognize political parties. But authorities regulate political groups and even fund some organizations loyal to the 1979 Islamic Revolution. These groups battle one another for power and influence through the parliament, although ultimate authority rests with Khamenei, a high-ranking cleric." [LA Times, 1/25/08] President is SECOND Highest Ranking Official in Iran. The president is the second highest-ranking government official in Iran. Elected by popular vote to a four-year term, they are limited to two consecutive terms. The president appoints and supervises the Cabinet, coordinates government decisions, and selects government policies to be considered by the parliament. Above the president is Iran's supreme leader, who has control over the military, judiciary and any critical policy matter, both domestic and foreign. The president sets the country's economic policies and has a nominal rule in other governmental matters including security and intelligence. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/middle_east/iran/structure.html Oct 1, 2008 9:12 AM

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