Shariatmadari runs on independent ticket
Iran Press TV
Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:49PM GMT
Iran’s former minister of commerce, Mohammad Shariatmadari, says he is running for the presidency on an independent ticket as reformists have so far failed to reach an agreement to nominate him as their candidate.
Shariatmadari, who served as minister in the administration of former president, Mohammad Khatami, said people still recognize him as a reformist.
He had previously criticized the incumbent administration for its wrong policies which have resulted in all-time high liquidity and runaway inflation in the country.
Shariatmadari has vowed to bring the economy back on the right track if he wins the forthcoming election in June.
He is currently serving as an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
The Islamic Republic’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.
KA/PR/SS
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