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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.

16:59 31.5.2013
Second picture shows buildings with banner and poster of founder of Islamic Republic Khomeini and Supreme leader Khamenei.
16:56 31.5.2013
The picture shows an agriculture field with tractors.
16:55 31.5.2013
Presenter: in respect to candidates who objected , we stop our short questions. We show you some pictures, we want to know your interpretation.
16:53 31.5.2013
This second round of debate is hilarious.
16:53 31.5.2013
Rezai, Rohani, Jalili: the question is wrong. Haddad: I don't think it's a good question.
16:52 31.5.2013
Presenter to Aref: Mr. Aref you don't want to answer any of the questions? Aref: I took tests some years ago. Presenter smiles.
16:51 31.5.2013
Gharazi says he was skipped on the first question. Presenter disputes the charge.
16:50 31.5.2013
Rohani: the question is not correct.
16:49 31.5.2013
Rezai to presenter: your question demonstrates that state TV shouldn't have formulated the questions.
16:48 31.5.2013
Some candidates say the first question is not correct.

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