Iranian cleric dismisses western nuclear deal
It was not immediately clear if Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati’s comments in any way represented the Iranian Government. Mr Jannati is the head of the powerful Guardian Council, a constitutional watchdog arbitrating between the parliament and the government. He is not considered a government official.
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say in all state matters, has overruled hard-liners previously in the nuclear dispute.
