Live Blog: Presidential Debate in Iran -- Foreign Policy

Adel: Even if interantional pressure increases on Iran, Iranians won't give in and we'll defend the country like we have been for the past several thousand years

Aref says if elected as president he would "use experiences of all previous governments"

Moderator asks Velayati whether the president in Iran has enough power. Naturally, Velayati says it is enough. Under Iran's poltical system, the president is the second highest ranking official, with the supreme leader having final say on all state matters.

Qalibaf says the West accepts free speech and human rights only when it suits their interests. He also slams the West for its unilateralism

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

Qalibaf says the West's ban on Iranian media is evidence of their double standards

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

RT @omid_m: Gharazi the only candidate who mentioned the name of Mousavi #Iran #iranelection

— Sonja Jo (@Sonja_Jo) June 7, 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

Iran's Int'l politics was one of the most positive approach of Islamic Republic. Others need to adept to this. #jalili #iranelection

— Saeed Jalili (@DrSaeedJalili) June 7, 2013