Iran urges presidential candidates to avoid defamation

(MENAFN)The Iranian parliament�s vice speaker urged presidential candidates to evade insult, offense and a pessimistic view of the country. Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, a representative from Mashhad is a candidate for the June 18 presidential elections. According Ghazizadeh Hashemi in a letter to other presidential candidates, �We should use all our capability and energy at the service of the system and the revolution, and the resolution of major and fundamental problems in the country.� He further stated that �Dear Iran has abundant capacities and opportunities that in case of proper and measured plan, which is supported by highly talented scientific figures, will make resolution of problems possible.�