Publish Date: 16 June 2021 - 10:00

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh, one of the candidates for the 13th Iran presidential election announced his retreatment from the Friday election.

Speaking to Mehr News Agency, Alireza Tajernia, a spokesman with Mehr-Alizadeh's campaign, confirmed that the candidate has withdrawn his bid.

He said a statement has been sent to the Interior Ministry and the official announcement will come in hours. 

The 2021 presidential election will be held on Friday. 

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