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 […]
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Pressure on Sahameddin Bourghani to make a televised confession
Journalist Saham Bourghani who has spent close to 30 days behind bars in Ward 2A is under intense pressure to make a false confession regarding his connections with BBC.