President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad appears to be battling Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei . Media close to the supreme leader have been criticizing the president . There are signs that Ahmadinejad may have capitulated in his disagreement with Khamenei . Iran has said it will not allow any foreign troops on its soil and is prepared for a military confrontation with Israel if necessary. He may be backing down , signs suggest .
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad appears to be battling Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei . Media close to the supreme leader have been criticizing the president . Iran has said it will not allow any foreign troops on its soil and is prepared for a military confrontation with Israel if necessary. He may be backing down , signs suggest .