The eight candidates running for president of Iran have begun their third and final televised debate. The June 7 event is focused on domestic and foreign policies. The previous events covered economic, cultural, and social issues. As the candidates outlined their positions, they were mostly critical of Western policies toward Iran. Tehran Mayor Mohammad […]
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Iranian Presidential Candidates Meet In Televised Debate
The eight candidates cleared by Iran’s vetting council to run for president are gathering for a televised debate. According to Iranian media, the debate will focus on the country’s economy, foreign policy, and Iran’s talks with world powers over the country’s disputed nuclear program. LIVE BLOG: RFE/RL’s Golnaz Esfandiari follows the debate (from around […]
Iranian lawmaker invites UN human rights investigator to a debate
GVF — An Iranian lawmaker has expressed readiness to debate Ahmad Shaheed, the United Nations’ special investigator on the situation of human rights in Iran.