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