The story: The exclusion of prominent Reformist and moderate candidates from the Iran’s presidential race has aroused the ire of many in the Islamic Republic. Even key hardliners, including presidential hopeful Ebrahim Raisi, are expressing their dissatisfaction. This may prompt Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to approve two leading Reformist and moderate candidates.

The coverage: The disqualification of Reformist and moderate presidential candidates by the hardline-dominated Guardian Council, which is responsible for vetting candidates, has outraged many in Iran...