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.

Presidential candidate Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh hails the embattled 2015 nuclear deal as a “great achievement of diplomacy” that should be protected.

Presidential candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi visits the shrine on Imam Khomeini and the burial ground of martyrs south of Tehran to pay tribute to them.

Presidential candidate Nasser Hemmati says "the field and diplomacy" should work hand in hand to strengthen Iran’s economy and bring profits home for the people,.

As the campaigning heats up prior to the June 18 election, presidential candidates highlight their plans to fix the troubled economy.

Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili has emphasized the participatory role of citizens in governance, saying people should follow up closely — “like a shadow” — on the performance of the government.

Iran’s Armed Forces invite people to participate en masse in the upcoming presidential election.

Presidential candidate Alireza Zakani says the United States uses sanctions as an instrument against other countries but “will not be able to do anything” against Iran if the country strengthens its economy.

A leading Reformist daily says the Reformist faction would harm its own image if it throws its support behind presidential candidate Nasser Hemmati since he is seen as a key economic decision-maker in the Rouhani administration.