Iran’s election campaign heats up with the six presidential hopefuls vying for the position of the country’s chief executive.


In an address to his female supporters in a stadium in the capital Tehran on Tuesday, President Hassan Rouhani, who is seeking reelection, said his performance obviously reflects his opposition to “gender discrimination” and “gender oppression.”



“The [1979 Islamic] Revolution was a success because women entered the scene. Today, if women step on the election scene, if all go to the polls, we will definitely be successful,” he said.



The Iranian people have chosen the path of social and political freedom as well as freedom of thought and expression, Rouhani said, adding that he is seeking ...http://www.reportaroundyou.com/iran-news-update-irans-election-campaign-heats-presidential-poll-nears/