In 2nd showdown, Iran presidential candidates talk politics, society, culture
Iranian presidential candidates have wrapped up a second showdown on live television, days after a first debate — which was intended to focus on economy — turned into a battlefield between two contrasting political views.
The debate started at 17:00 local time (1230 GMT), with the focus on politics, society and culture.
During the showdown on Saturday, the five candidates associated with the Principlist camp attacked the eight-year performance of outgoing President Hassan Rouhani, a Moderate close to the Reformist camp.
In turn, the two other candidates, known as Reformists, pointed the finger of blame at the Principlists for worsening the country’s economic problems by heightening tensions with the West.
The seven-man presidential race will take place on June 18. The campaigning is slated to continue until June 16, after which the candidates will observe a day of pre-election silence.
This year, the candidates have been using state media and online social media platforms for campaigning, as the health protocols related to the coronavirus outbreak have forbidden large gatherings.
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