The relations between Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki have become severely strained due to the “spontaneous actions” of the president.

Recently, Ahmadinejad and people close to him have been pursuing an independent foreign policy, MIGnews reports referring to the Iranian mass media. The recent evidence thereof is the appointment of 4 personal envoys of the president, without official notification to Mottaki.

According to the source, the Iranian FM threatened with resignation, considering president’s actions as a personal affront. The MPs warned Ahmadinejad that the minister’s resignation will not be unpunished as they must follow the provisions of the Islamic constitution and instructions of the Iranian spiritual leader.

The intense conflict between the president and foreign minister broke out after one of the Vice Presidents recalled the Armenian Genocide, committed in “friendly Turkey”, in his speech at the international conference. The remark cut Ankara rough, whereas Mottaki strongly criticized diplomatic policies that circumvented the foreign ministry.