Iran's Ministry of Interior Affairs on Tuesday officially started registering candidates for the 13th presidential race, state TV reported.
The registration will last for five days and each candidate will be scrutinized by the country's highest legislative body, the Guardian Council of the Constitution (GCC).
After the registration, the GCC will assess the qualification of the applicants and release the names of qualified candidates on May 27.
The nominees will have 20 days to campaign before election day on June 18.
A presidential candidate should be an Iranian national, prudent and capable of taking on leadership duties, and believe in the Islamic republic's principles and official religion, according to the constitution.
Recently, the GCC updated the requirements for individuals planning to register as candidates, according to Press TV.
"All nominees must be between 40 and 70 years of age, hold at least a master's degree or its equivalent, have at least four years experience in managerial posts, and have no criminal record," Hadi Tahan Nazif, a GCC jurist member, was quoted as saying.
The report said the top military commanders of major general and higher positions are also allowed to run for president.
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