Iranian president survives grenade attack

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures while speaking for his supporters during his visit of the city of Shahrekord in Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiari province, 521 km (326 miles) south west of Tehran June 16, 2010. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's convoy was attacked by a handmade grenade in western Iran on Wednesday, and the president was unhurt, Iranian website khabaronline.ir reported.

The website said the explosion took place in Hamedan as the president was going to make a public speech.

Source: Xinhua