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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.

15:33 5.6.2013
Aref: we have to prevent immoral information from entering our Cyberspace.
15:34 5.6.2013
15:37 5.6.2013
Rezai asked about State broadcast.
15:39 5.6.2013
15:41 5.6.2013
Rezai mentioned Iran's former president Bani Sadr who had to flee the country in 1981. Rezai: Bani Sadr , Farokh Negahdar and I took part in the first televised presidential debate.
15:43 5.6.2013
Qalibaf was asked about government's role in promoting Iranian and Islamic life style.
15:44 5.6.2013
15:47 5.6.2013
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15:48 5.6.2013
Rohani: rounding up of satellite dishes hasn't had any effect.

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