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Iran’s Rouhani enters presidential race

14 April 2017 15:00 (UTC+04:00)
Iran’s Rouhani enters presidential race

By Trend

Iran's incumbent President Hassan Rouhani has submitted his name for candidacy in this year's presidential election.

Rouhani has arrived at the Interior Ministry where candidates enroll on April 14, Trend correspondent reported.

The registration process began on April 11 and will continue for five days. Iran’s presidential election is going to be held on May 19.

Earlier, ex-Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Former Minister of Industry Mostafa Hashemitaba, former Oil Minister Seyed Mohammad Kharazi and Ebrahim Raeesi, the chief custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, have registered their candidacies.

The two main rivals in the race are widely expected to be President Hassan Rouhani, and Ebrahim Raeesi.

All hopefuls will be vetted by the Guardian Council, a body that oversees elections and legislation, from April 16 to April 20.

The body may extend the vetting period for five days, April 21-25, looking into candidates’ grievances.

On April 26-27, the Interior Ministry will formally announce a final shortlist of candidates approved by the Guardian Council.

On April 28, candidates start campaigning until 24 hours before May 19, the voting date for the 12th presidential and 5th city and council elections.

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