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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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13:16 5.6.2013
Gharazi: any government that aims at imposing its culture on the society --either software or hardware-- will fail.
13:15 5.6.2013
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Rohani criticizes crackdown on universities.
13:11 5.6.2013
Sorry, but I have trouble following Gharazi.
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13:07 5.6.2013
http://www.rferl.org/content/iran-taheri-funeral-protest/25007195.html
13:07 5.6.2013
Gharazi also mentions the death of ayatollah Taheri.

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