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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.

13:21 5.6.2013
Haddad Adel is speaking : our culture is Islamic.
13:22 5.6.2013
Haddad Adel: Islamic culture should be the basis for us. We should make our society Koranic.
13:23 5.6.2013
13:24 5.6.2013
13:25 5.6.2013
Rohani and Rezai pass: no comment.
13:27 5.6.2013
Jalili: no comment on Haddad. But I want to mention one point in reaction to Rohani's comments.
13:30 5.6.2013
13:32 5.6.2013
13:32 5.6.2013
Top nuclear negotiator Jalili on the podium. He starts with a verse of the Koran.
13:34 5.6.2013
Jalili says Ayatollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, created many cultural opportunities for Iranians.

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