Presidential hopefuls outline blueprints ahead of June 28 vote
With Iran’s snap presidential election set for June 28, candidates are in the midst of intense campaigning, making every effort to impress voters.
Six hopefuls – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Amir Hossein Qazizadeh Hashemi, and Alireza Zakani – have successfully completed the Guardian Council’s vetting process and been approved by the country’s 12-member election supervisory body.
On the second day of televised roundtables on Friday, the nominees showcased their plans while fielding tough questions from panel experts.
Also, five live, televised debates on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) are set to begin as of June 17.
In separate televised appearances on Friday, the presidential hopefuls further explained their strategies and proposals concerning crucial areas like the economy, culture, and foreign policy.
In a live televised roundtable, Qazizadeh Hashemi, the head of the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs and a former lawmaker, unveiled his cultural blueprint for the country, placing “family” at the nucleus of his strategic vision, Press TV reported. Saeed Jalili, the former nuclear negotiator and former head of the Supreme National Security Council, accompanied by two advisors, participated in a 90-minute discussion focused on foreign policy issues.
Jalili stressed the importance of leveraging “global opportunities” while mitigating threats through collaborative and diplomatic engagements with nations worldwide.
Mostafa Pourmohammadi was next to appear on state TV in an hour-long program, presenting his vision as a potential leader of the Islamic Republic.
Emphasizing his campaign theme centered around fostering societal “well-being,” Pourmohammadi stressed the multifaceted advancement of society in areas encompassing “culture, economy, and scientific development.” Masoud Pezeshkian, another presidential candidate and former health minister, unveiled a narrative steeped in his personal insights and national service that underscored his commitment to the Islamic Republic.
A seasoned parliamentarian, Pezeshkian articulated a vision of empowerment, heralding the “potential embedded within every individual across the nation” as a catalyst for national advancement.
A 90-minute live roundtable discussion unfolded in the presence of a seasoned politician and the speaker of the Iranian parliament, Qalibaf. Delving into the economic realm, Qalibaf underscored his dedication to realizing the objectives outlined in the Seventh National Development Plan, lauding it as a robust blueprint for national advancement.
Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani, who appeared on the IRIB at 22:00 local time, unveiled his economic strategies and blueprint for realizing the objectives outlined in the Seventh National Development Plan.