Middle East

Corruption allegation causes stir in Iran

President Ahmadinejad is accusing parliamentary speaker's family of corruption.
Last Modified: 05 Feb 2013 08:15

A political dispute is brewing inside Iran.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is accusing the parliamentary speaker's family of corruption.

Ali Larijani is seen as a possible front-runner in June's presidential election.

Al Jazeera's Soraya Lennie reports from Tehran.

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