In the televised debate among the six candidates running in Iran’s upcoming presidential election, the topic of discussion was Iran’s sanctions-hit economy. The candidates included three hard-liners, a traditional conservative, and one Reformist.
Masoud Pezeshkian, a senior lawmaker representing the Reform movement, and Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi, a cleric from the traditional conservative factions, emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to address the impact of sanctions on Iran’s economy. They argued that diplomacy was essential to changing the course and improving the economic situation in the country.
On the other hand, Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, and Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi maintained that Iran should not rely on diplomatic efforts alone to improve its economy. This approach has been endorsed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and late President Ebrahim Raisi and has been a key strategy in addressing the impact of sanctions on Iran in recent years.
The debate highlighted the differing views among the candidates on how best to address Iran’s economic challenges in the face of sanctions. The election, scheduled for June 28, will play a crucial role in determining the future direction of Iran’s economy and its relations with the international community.
