Iranian president calls recent vote ` ` most free election anywhere in the world '' In addition , he says freedom of government ` ` is the key to the success of a nation '' He accused ` ` arrogant powers '' and ` ` enemies '' of Iran of interfering in Iran 's affairs . Widespread protests in Iran in days after Ahmadinejad 's re - election .
Iranian president calls recent vote `` most free election anywhere in the world '' In address , he says criticism of government `` is the key to the success of a nation '' He accuses `` arrogant powers '' and `` enemies '' of Iran of interfering in country 's affairs . Widespread protests rocked Iran in days after Ahmadinejad 's re-election .