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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.

12:10 5.6.2013
Velayati: we are waiting to hear Rohani's solutions.
12:10 5.6.2013
12:11 5.6.2013
Haddad Adel to Rohani: if religion is being insulted in book or in a movie, will you allow it to be accessed by families and lead to corruption in society?
12:12 5.6.2013
12:14 5.6.2013
12:14 5.6.2013
Rohani: if we want to eliminate corruption from the society, we should give freedom to the press.
12:16 5.6.2013
Aref is next.
12:17 5.6.2013
Aref expressed condolences over the death of Aya. Taheri who was a critic of the establishment. He passed away over the weekend.
12:18 5.6.2013
Aref also congratulated Iranians on the win of Iran's football team over Qatar in FiFA qualifier. (Iranians LOVE football)
12:18 5.6.2013
Aref: we should trust cultural figures, masters. By appointing an official our problems won't be solved.

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