Iran’s presidential candidates are outlining their plans ahead of the June 18 election, as people weigh up who can be the most qualified candidate to run the country for next four years.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has addressed the nation on the 32nd anniversary of the passing away of the Islamic Republic’s founder, Imam Khomeini. During his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the importance of elections in Iran, including the upcoming presidential vote.

With less than three weeks to the 13th presidential election in Iran, the race gets tighter among the seven candidates, who are given equal airtime on Iran’s national television to outline their plans.

With less than three weeks left to the 13th presidential election in Iran, the race gets tighter among the seven candidates, who are given equal airtime on Iran's national television to outline their plans.

Campaigning for Iran’s 13th Presidential election is gaining momentum as the candidates appear on TV and Radio to present their plans to the people.

Here is a look at what the Iranian presidential candidates have said about the economy, the hottest topic so far in the campaign season.

“We have always witnessed high voter turnout in Iran. Women and men take part in determining their future and destiny through elections. This is the strength of the Islamic republic of Iran.”

Iran's presidential election is slated for June 18.

Iran’s Constitutional Council approves seven candidates to run in the country’s presidential election set to be held on June 18.

Iran’s Constitutional Council is shortly expected to release a final list of the candidates qualified to contest the upcoming presidential election.