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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.

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.

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Q for Gharazi on how he will deal with unemployment.
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Gharazi the first candidate to answer questions.
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The third debate will focus on domestic and foreign policy.
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Second debate, to be held next week, is due to focus on cultural issues.
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The debate is held two weeks before the June 14 presidential election.
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The economy is expected to top the agenda.
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The debate is aired live on state tv, radio and also on Jam-e Jam Tv for Iranians outside the country. Many watching online.
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Iran's state tv playing patriotic songs ahead of the debate which is due to start in 5 minutes.
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The U.S. has lifted sanctions on mobile phone and other communication technologies. Read Golnaz Esfandiari's report here.

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