Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 28

13-Jul-2009

Political Comment (13 July 2009)

An influential group of Iranian clerics has questioned the legitimacy of the recent (and contested) presidential election. The Americans have been clarifying their position on a potential Israeli attack on Iran. Meanwhile the chances of resolving the crisis over Tehran's nuclear activities diplomatically appear to have been adversely affected by developments in Iran.

Splits In Irans Clerical Establishment

The...