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Iran's Presidential candidates pose for a group photo after their live television debate on state TV in Tehran on May 31
Iran's Presidential candidates pose for a group photo after their live television debate on state TV in Tehran on May 31

Live Blog: Presidential Debate in Iran -- Foreign Policy

Frud Bezhan and RFE/RL editors were on hand to live-blog the third and final debate with Iran's presidential candidates on June 7. While the first two debates dealt with mainly domestic issues, the third installment covered politics and foreign policy. Read how events unfolded here.

17:28 7.6.2013
Qalibaf says the European Union's ban on satellite channels in Iran is proof of their double standards on freedom of expression and human rights
17:26 7.6.2013
Qalibaf says the West's ban on Iranian media is evidence of their double standards
17:22 7.6.2013
Adel is asked to comment on a well-known Khomeini remark, "U.S. can't do a damn thing against us!" Adel: We must follow Khomeini's path
17:22 7.6.2013
17:16 7.6.2013
Aref talking about how he would tackle Islamophobia and Iranophobia: Iran needs to create good relations with the intl community through cultural diplomacy. Millions of Iranians live abroad and we need to use them as cultural ambassadors. They can send a message of peace to the world
17:14 7.6.2013
17:13 7.6.2013
Each candidate is being asked a question by the moderator and they have 2 minutes to respond.
17:09 7.6.2013
Moderator says around 45 million Iranians watched the last two debates, meaning 60 percent of the population
17:07 7.6.2013
The second segment of the debate under way.
16:51 7.6.2013
Candidates will have a 10 minute break. The second half coming shortly...

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