Ahmedinejad wades into forthcoming Iranian election

Mahmoud Ahmedinejad declares his support for former Iranian Vice President and presidential candidate Hamid Baghaei in forthcoming presidential elections

Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmedinejad speaks during a press conference with Former Iranian Vice President Hamid Baghaei (not seen) in Tehran, Iran on April 05, 2017 ( Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency )

Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmedinejad (R) speaks during a press conference with Former Iranian Vice President Hamid Baghaei (L) in Tehran, Iran on April 05, 2017 ( Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency )

Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmedinejad (R) and Former Iranian Vice President Hamid Baghaei (L) are seen during a press conference in Tehran, Iran on April 05, 2017 ( Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency )

Former Iranian Vice President Hamid Baghaei is seen during a press conference with Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmedinejad (not seen) in Tehran, Iran on April 05, 2017 ( Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency )

Image of Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmedinejad in Tehran, Iran on 5 April , 2017 ( Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency )

Former Iranian Vice President Hamid Baghaei (L) speaks during a press conference with Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmedinejad (R) in Tehran, Iran on April 05, 2017 ( Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency )

Former Iranian Vice President Hamid Baghaei gestures during a press conference with Former President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmedinejad (not seen) in Tehran, Iran on April 05, 2017 ( Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency )

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