Iran presidential candidate urges better ties with West
Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, hold signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, hold signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Jun. 15, 2021 02:08 PM EDT
Former Iranian Central Bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati, among the seven candidates allowed on the ballot for Friday’s presidential election, gives a press conference, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Former Iranian Central Bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati, among the seven candidates allowed on the ballot for Friday’s presidential election, gives a press conference, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Jun. 15, 2021 06:30 AM EDT
Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, hold signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, hold signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Jun. 15, 2021 01:45 PM EDT
Former Iranian Central Bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati, one of the seven candidates allowed on the ballot for Friday’s presidential election, gives a press conference, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Former Iranian Central Bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati, one of the seven candidates allowed on the ballot for Friday’s presidential election, gives a press conference, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Jun. 15, 2021 06:32 AM EDT
Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, hold signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, hold signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Jun. 15, 2021 01:49 PM EDT
Former Iranian Central Bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati, one of the seven candidates allowed on the ballot for Friday’s presidential election, gives a press conference, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Former Iranian Central Bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati, one of the seven candidates allowed on the ballot for Friday’s presidential election, gives a press conference, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Jun. 15, 2021 06:33 AM EDT
Former Iranian Central Bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati, one of the seven candidates allowed on the ballot for Friday’s presidential election, gives a press conference, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Former Iranian Central Bank chief Abdolnasser Hemmati, one of the seven candidates allowed on the ballot for Friday’s presidential election, gives a press conference, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Jun. 15, 2021 06:31 AM EDT
Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, holds signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, holds signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Jun. 15, 2021 01:41 PM EDT
Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, hold signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Supporters of Abdolnasser Hemmati, a presidential candidate in the June 18, elections, hold signs with his picture, during a street rally in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Hemmati, a prominent contender in Iran's presidential election appealed Tuesday for better economic and political relations with the West, his most extensive attempt yet to attract reformist voters just days ahead of the poll. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Jun. 15, 2021 01:50 PM EDT