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The eight candidates who won approval to stand in Iran's presidential elections to be held in June.
The eight candidates who won approval to stand in Iran's presidential elections to be held in June.
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Live Blog: Presidential Debate In Iran

In Tehran on May 31, the eight men approved to stand in Iran's presidential election on June 14 debated the issues live on Iranian state TV. RFE/RL's Golnaz Esfandiari live-blogged the debate.

13:19 31.5.2013
This is the first of three televised debates.

13:13 31.5.2013
The first live televised debate between Iran's presidential candidates is due to start at 4:00PM Tehran time, 7:30 EST.

13:09 31.5.2013
The 8 presidential candidates are being briefed ahead of the debate, state TV anchor just announced.

13:05 31.5.2013
Iran's state tv showing images of presidential candidates getting ready for their first televised debate.

12:53 31.5.2013
Millions of Iranians will head to the polls on June 14 to determine Iran's next president. As the campaign officially kicks off, RFE/RL has compiled this guide to Iran's rival factions, prominent campaign issues, and the intricacies of the Islamic republic's electoral system. [READ IT HERE]

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