(Reuters) - In late January, a former deputy of conservative ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who has been jailed for embezzlement raised explosive allegations which have now spurred speculation Ahmadinejad himself could face charges. They were made in a private letter that was published by the Iranian Labour News Agency, giving a rare insight into ...

Former Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has failed to appear before a criminal court to face charges over nine cases stemming from his time in office. Ahmadinejad had been due to appear before the court in Tehran on November 26 for a preliminary hearing. The judge presiding over the court decided to continue the hearing without Ahmadinejad....