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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.

15:06 31.5.2013
Next photo; Traffic, cars. Most candidates talk about the environment, pollution.
15:02 31.5.2013
It's basically a presidential Rorschach test. Very unusual. Jokes starting on social media.
15:01 31.5.2013
Responses vary, some talking about housing issues.
15:00 31.5.2013
Candidates are asked to talk about what comes to their mind when they see the pictures.
14:59 31.5.2013
Second picture shows buildings with banner and poster of founder of Islamic Republic Khomeini and Supreme leader Khamenei.
14:56 31.5.2013
The picture shows an agriculture field with tractors.
14:55 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.
14:53 31.5.2013
This second round of debate is hilarious.
14:53 31.5.2013
Rezai, Rohani, Jalili: the question is wrong. Haddad: I don't think it's a good question.
14:52 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.

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