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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.

15:16 5.6.2013
Break over. Second part of debate set to begin. About one more hour to go.
15:17 5.6.2013
Presenter we will have 16 questions, Each candidate will answer 2 questions. He will have 2 minutes. Each candidate will have 2 more minutes at the end for a wrap.
15:22 5.6.2013
15:25 5.6.2013
Questions so far about importance of culture for economic plans, the so called "soft war" against Iran, and tourism. Haddad Adel, Jalili and Rohani have been answering.
15:25 5.6.2013
Rohani says by significantly increasing the number of tourists to Iran, the unemployment issue can be solved.
15:27 5.6.2013
Velayati asked about what will his government do to create joy in the Iranian society. He answers without smiling.
15:29 5.6.2013
Jalili: They produced 'Zero Dark Thirty' one year after Bin Laden's death. What about us? He says weaknessed should be fixed.
15:30 5.6.2013
15:31 5.6.2013
Velayati as long as people's housing and work issues not solved, useless to speak about creating joy and happiness in the society.
15:32 5.6.2013
Aref asked about the Cyberspace. We need to provide security in the virtual space to face cyber attacks. We can say today we have a good security.

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