. >> from blonden we have been speaking with roula khalaf, financial times middle east editor. thanks for joining us. >> thanks. next a portion of the debate from june 3rd between president mahmoud ahmadinejad and his leading opponent, mir-hossein mousavi. our coverage of this event is courtesy of state ron iran and network press tv. >> [speaking farsi] >> translator: the words of channel to this is a televised debate of presidential hopefuls. tonight we have to president candidates, dr. mahmoud ahmadinejad and mir-hossein mousavi. i wish to greet you both and welcome you. why don't you have a few words with the viewers of the program. let's start with mahmoud ahmadinejad please. >> greetings to all of the respected and dignified people of iran. i extend condolences on the demise of the late ali khamenei and wish every irani and prosperity. >> thank you very much. >> greetings to all the viewers and i'm happy that once again through the tv i am talking to you and i would like to the kunkel club departure of ali khamenei. we all share dignity to khamenei and wish you the best. >