The debate will be held tonight at 21:30.
The first electoral debate between Massoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili will take place tonight after the election was pushed to a second round.
According to the Public Relations of IRIB, based on the conducted draw, Saeed Jalili has been designated as candidate number one and Massoud Pezeshkian as candidate number two. Their response order in the debates and their programs will be broadcast according to the numbers announced in the election headquarters’ schedule.
IRIB has planned two debates, two documentaries, and two live programs during the one-week campaign period for the second round of the fourteenth presidential election. The candidates’ TV programs will be aired on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from July 2 to July 4.
On Monday, July 2, only the debate is scheduled in the broadcast, with the first debate at 21:30 and the second debate between the two candidates who advanced to the second round will be held on Tuesday, July 3, at 21:30.
The fourteenth presidential election was held on Friday, June 29, 2024, with the participation of four candidates, and none of the candidates succeeded in obtaining an absolute majority of votes in the first round.
On Thursday, July 5, campaigning is prohibited, and the second round of the election will be held on Friday, July 6.