Iran's ex-VP to run for president
A former Iranian vice president Sadeq Vaez-Zadeh, has declared
his presidential bid, joining more than 20 other presidential
hopefuls, Press TV reported.
Vaez-Zadeh, who teaches at University of Tehran, said his decision
to run for the presidency was in response to high public demand for
change.
He added that his presidential bid is a move to let people have
more choices in June election.
Vaez-Zadeh is currently heading the Center for the Islamic-Iranian
Model of Progress.
Iran's 11th presidential election will be held on June 14.
Presidential hopefuls can register from May 7 to 11.
The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term in a national
election and candidates must be vetted for qualifications by the
Guardian Council.
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