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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.

12:36 5.6.2013
Rohani and Aref have similar stances, they confirm each other stances.
12:36 5.6.2013
Velayati talked about the need to pay attention to families and education.
12:37 5.6.2013
Haddad Adel: I don't have a view about Velayati's comments.
12:38 5.6.2013
12:39 5.6.2013
Qalibaf also doesn't comment on Velayati's views.
12:40 5.6.2013
Gharazi to Velayati: has cultural invasion been able to influence Iran?
12:42 5.6.2013
Young Iranian on Facebook So far Rohani has been the best, maybe he will get my vote.
12:44 5.6.2013
Aref : filtering, rounding up satellite dishes not right.
12:45 5.6.2013
Both Aref and Rohani mentioned Shajarian, Iran's most prominent traditional singer, who has expressed support for the Green Opposition Movement and criticized government crackdown.
12:47 5.6.2013
Velayati: cultural invasion exists but it's only treatment is not filtering.

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