On 11 May 2013, Rafsanjani registered for the 14 June presidential election with just minutes to spare.
Former reformist president Mohammad Khatami endorsed him.
However, on 21 May 2013, Iran's electoral center, Guardian Council disqualified him from standing in the presidential election.
On 11 June 2013, Rafsanjani endorsed moderate Hassan Rouhani in the elections for Iran's presidency saying the candidate was "more suitable" than others for presidency.
On 11 May 2013, Rafsanjani registered for the 14 June presidential election with just minutes to spare. Former reformist president Mohammad Khatami endorsed him. However, on 21 May 2013, Iran's electoral center, Guardian Council disqualified him from standing in the presidential election. On 11 June 2013, Rafsanjani endorsed moderate Hassan Rouhani in the elections for Iran's presidency saying the candidate was "more suitable" than others for presidency.
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani