16:21
31.5.2013
The debate will restart at 10:30 EST, candidates taking a break to "refresh" and get some rest.
16:17
31.5.2013
This is Iran's longest presidential debate.
16:17
31.5.2013
Debate stopped for now. Second part to start at 7PM Tehran time, 10:30 EST
16:13
31.5.2013
Jalili: we need a plan for progress, we need strong determination. The model should be Iranian, Islamic.
16:11
31.5.2013
Rohani: we need to restore calm and stability in the market.
16:10
31.5.2013
President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's government and policies on trial in this debate.
16:09
31.5.2013
Velayati: we need reconciliation with the world, we need to impove ties with regional countries, we also need reconciliation inside the country. Experts are sitting at home, we have to invite them, use them.
16:06
31.5.2013
Aref: privatisation should be followed seriously.
16:06
31.5.2013
Ghalibaf said the internet speed should be increased. The problem is not the bps my dear, it is FILTERING & CENSORSHIP #iran #election
â jadi (@jadi) May 31, 2013
16:03
31.5.2013
This not likely to happen in a US presidential debate: Haddad Adel quotes Persian poet Saadi on the wisdom of not spending beyond means.