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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.

15:13 7.6.2013
Each candidate is being asked a question by the moderator and they have 2 minutes to respond.
15:14 7.6.2013
15:16 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
15:22 7.6.2013
15:22 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
15:26 7.6.2013
Qalibaf says the West's ban on Iranian media is evidence of their double standards
15:28 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
15:30 7.6.2013
Qalibaf says the West accepts free speech and human rights only when it suits their interests. He also slams the West for its unilateralism
15:34 7.6.2013
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.
15:37 7.6.2013
Aref says if elected as president he would "use experiences of all previous governments"

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