TEHRAN (IP)— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the current parliament speaker and a presidential candidate, stressed the importance of foreign policy and expanding Iran's international relations during a TV debate on Sunday.

Iran PressIran news:  Ghalibaf believes that Iran's position on the global stage is crucial and that broadening ties with countries worldwide is of utmost importance to him.

The candidate criticized Western nations for pushing Iran toward a security-focused approach, which he sees as politically motivated. He highlighted Iran's strategic geographic location and emphasized the need to leverage it to maximize the country's gains.

Ghalibaf also expressed pride in never compromising on the struggle against the Zionist regime, which he believes disrupts integration among nations.

Ghalibaf's stance on diplomacy and foreign policy is significant, especially given the upcoming presidential election on June 28.

The campaign period began on Sunday and will run until June 26, with six candidates vying for the presidency: Saeed Jalili, Alireza Zakani, Amir Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, Mostafa Pourmohammadi, Ghalibaf, and Masoud Pezeshkian.

The new administration will assume power in late June or early July and serve a four-year term.

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