Al-Jazeera:

Iran's former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been disqualified from running in next month's presidential election, according to state media.

The decision on Thursday was taken by the Guardian Council, a clerical body charged with vetting candidates for the May 19 election.

In a surprise move, Ahmadinejad registered as a candidate last week, despite previously saying he would not stand.

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