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Presidential candidates pose for a group photo after their first live debate on state TV, in Tehran on May 31.
Presidential candidates pose for a group photo after their first live debate on state TV, in Tehran on May 31.

Live Blog: Presidential Debate In Iran, Round Two

"Persian Letters" blogger Golnaz Esfandiari and RFE/RL editors live-blogged as Iran's eight presidential candidates debated social issues on June 5, in the second of three televised preelection debates. The first debate had focused on the economy but was roundly criticized, even by the candidates themselves, as political pabulum. Make up your own mind as to whether the second installment was any better.

13:06 5.6.2013
Here comes Gharazi.
13:05 5.6.2013
13:04 5.6.2013
The criticism of filtering and censorship on state television is very rare.
13:03 5.6.2013
13:02 5.6.2013
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12:59 5.6.2013
Haddad Adel: we don't take art and culture seriously.
12:57 5.6.2013
Jalili passes.
12:57 5.6.2013
Aref criticizing the construction of high rise buildings in Tehran. Qalibaf is the mayor of the Iranian capital.
12:55 5.6.2013
Gharazi: is culture influencing politics or politics influencing culture?

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