Live Blog: Presidential Debate in Iran -- Foreign Policy

RT @mohammadzaam: Adel: #Nuclear issue is an excuse,#US sanctioned us even before our nuc program. US'prob is our revolution since 1st day

— Scott Peterson (@peterson__scott) June 7, 2013

Qalibaf responds to comments/questions from the other candidates. He backs down a bit saying he was not criticizing Iran's foreign policies, but will "kiss the hands" of all those involved in orchestrating the country's international policies

Jalili takes a shot at reformist ex-president Khatami. 'What happened after Khatami began cooperating with the United States? They began calling Iran as part of an axis of evil

Said Jalili, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, criticizes Rafsanjani. He asks what was Rafsanjani's policy? "They iussued two arrest warrants against him"

Definitely a different tone to this debate -- more direct confrontation among the candidates.

#Jalili criticizes #Khatami's foreign policy, says #Ahmadinejad created atmosphere which defeated US in Afghanistan. #iranelection #مناظره

— Negar Mortazavi (@negarmortazavi) June 7, 2013

Hassan Rohani's Twitter feed (in English) is up-to-the-minute:

#Iran was always on list of targets..after #Afghanistan, they wanted to target Iran..but with planning & #prudence, we avoided #conflict..

— Rouhani Campaign (@HassanRouhani) June 7, 2013

#Iran remained unharmed while #Iraq and #Afghanistan were devastated..we're now in position to help Afghans and Iraqis..

— Rouhani Campaign (@HassanRouhani) June 7, 2013

In sum, grossly unfair of #Ghalibaf to question efficacy of #foreign policy throughout past 34 years..

— Rouhani Campaign (@HassanRouhani) June 7, 2013

Qalibaf has criticized Iran's current foreign policy. He says if a government is not accepted by its own people, how can they have the authority to deal with other countries

Rohani: We've had an unsuccessful foreign policy. Under former Presidents Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Mohammad Khatami managed through wisdown and good management to get out of tough conditions.

He mentions Iran's relative successful handling of foreign policy challenges including rise of Taliban in neighboring Afghanistan and war with Iraq.

#Qalibaf criticizes current diplomacy in foreign policies. #Iranelection

— Iran Election 2013 (@IranElections13) June 7, 2013