Blow for reformists as Rafsanjani and Mashaei are barred...

Two important figures in Iranian politics including the former president, Akbar Hachemi Rafsanjani, have been barred from running in next month's presidential election.

In a blow to potential reformists, the list of eight cleared to stand by the electoral watchdog contains only candidates who are considered hardline conservatives.

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