Iran 's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad known for hostility toward Israel , Israel . Incumbent in tight race to a second four - year term as President . President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 's foreign policy has affected Iran 's domestic economy . Ahmadinejad has defied IAEA over inspections of nuclear facilities . Some voters think less belligerent foreign policy would help Iran , he says .
Iran 's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad known for hostility toward Israel , Israel . Incumbent in tight race to a second four - year term as President . Ahmadinejad has defied IAEA over inspections of nuclear facilities . Some voters think less belligerent foreign policy would help Iran , he says .