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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.

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Velayati: government shouldn't be involved in sports. It doesn't make sense for the government to control some sports clubs.
15:52 5.6.2013
Aref: unfotunately the age of marriage has increased in Iran. Because of unemployment and other problems, young people not interested in getting married.
15:53 5.6.2013
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Haddad Adel speaking about his plans to promote the culture of Hijab in the Iranian society.
15:55 5.6.2013
Haddad Adel he says he wrote a book on the issue that has been re-published 21 times and translated in many languages.
15:56 5.6.2013
Haddad Adel: Iranian woman has accepted the Hijab. (Many would disagree, Hijab has been forced on Iranian women who don't have a choice.)
15:57 5.6.2013
Qalibaf asked about his plans to promote the culture of martyrdom and jihad. We owe a lot to our martyrs.
16:01 5.6.2013
Qalibaf also said war veterans should be supported. He said there are about 10 million of them.

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