Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L) gestures as Hadi Barikbin a top Iranian cleric looks on during his 57th provincial tour, in Qazvin province, 91 Miles (165 Km) west of Tehran, Iran on May 6, 2009. (UPI Photo/Mohammad Kheirkhah) | License Photo

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks during his 57th provincial tour, in Qazvin province, 91 Miles (165 Km) west of Tehran, Iran on May 6, 2009. (UPI Photo/Mohammad Kheirkhah) | License Photo

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) waves for his supporters among his bodyguards during his 57th provincial tour, in Qazvin province, 91 Miles (165 Km) west of Tehran, Iran on May 6, 2009. The tear gas was used by a police officer accidentally. (UPI Photo/Mohammad Kheirkhah) | License Photo

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) shows his documents to the media after registering his name as a candidate for President of Iran at the Interior Ministry building in Tehran on May 8, 2009. Iran's presidential election will take place on June 12. (UPI Photo/Hossein Fatemi) | License Photo

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C-R) gestures after registering his name as a candidate for President of Iran at the Interior Ministry building in Tehran on May 8, 2009. Iran's presidential election will take place on June 12. (UPI Photo/Hossein Fatemi) | License Photo

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) shows his identification card to the media after registering his name as a candidate for President of Iran at the Interior Ministry building in Tehran on May 8, 2009. Iran's presidential election will take place on June 12. (UPI Photo/Hossein Fatemi) | License Photo

TEHRAN, May 8 (UPI) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Friday he had officially registered for re-election in Iran's 10th presidential election.

PRESS TV said while Ahmadinejad previously was ambiguous regarding his possible candidacy in the June 12 elections, he officially joined more than 170 people who enrolled as potential candidates.


The electoral and constitutional watchdog, Guardian Council, will review all electoral applicants before announcing the final nominees for the June elections.

Among the more notable names registered for the elections are former Iranian Prime Minister Mir-Hossein Mousavi and two-time Parliament Speaker Mehdi Karroubi, PRESS TV said.

Another top candidate is Mohsen Rezaei, who is currently the secretary of Iran's Expediency Council.