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Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been barred from standing in next month’s election by a top clerical body which vets candidates, state media report.
Mr Ahmadinejad, a vocal critic of the West, served two terms as president between 2005 and 2013.
President Hassan Rouhani and leading hardliner Ebrahim Raisi have both been approved by the Guardian Council.
A final list of candidates for the 19 May poll will be announced on 27 April.