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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.

14:12 31.5.2013
Aref was VP under Khatami.
14:12 31.5.2013
Aref: country should be managed in the same way in the future.
14:12 31.5.2013
14:11 31.5.2013
Aref: Khatami's government had the best relationship with the conservative dominated parliament.
14:10 31.5.2013
Jalili questioned the fourth year development plan that was adopted under former reformist president Khatami.
14:08 31.5.2013
Qalibaf: my most important concern why when we're trying to solve economic problems, it becomes politicized?
14:05 31.5.2013
Rezai: my criteria for choosing forces competence and their belief in the establishment.
14:04 31.5.2013
Velayati: each government has to use good managers with experience.
14:03 31.5.2013
Rohani likely to be praised by many for mentioning the importance of freedom of speech on state tv.
14:02 31.5.2013
Rohani: criticism is a blessing.

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