Iran election: Ahmadinejad allies lose seats

Source: CCTV.com | 12-21-2006 18:20

Final results in the election race for Tehran City Council show allies of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have gained the fewest seats among the main political groups.

In the Tehran race, moderate conservative backers of Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf secured a majority of the council's 15 seats. He is now almost certain to remain mayor of the capital.

A political group closely identified with the president, calling itself the Pleasant Scent of Service, took three Tehran seats. Analysts see the results as a political setback for the president.

Editor:Ji Xuewen