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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.

14:02 5.6.2013
Rohani talks about healthcare.
14:02 5.6.2013
14:08 5.6.2013
Velayati is giving a long speech about history, Islam and Iranian culture.
14:10 5.6.2013
Aref is next. He has about 5 minutes.
14:12 5.6.2013
Aref says in recent years there has been an unprecedented security atmosphere at universities.
14:13 5.6.2013
Aref also talks about students who have been from studying, the so called "starred students". We hope these issues will be fixed.
14:14 5.6.2013
Aref now talks about the spread of drug addiction in the Iranian society. He says the age of drug addicts decreasing. "I won't give figures," he says, citing security issues.
14:15 5.6.2013
Aref cried on another show on state TV when talking about addiction.
14:16 5.6.2013
14:16 5.6.2013
Jalili speaking.

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