Candidates for Iran's 11th presidential election began to register on Tuesday. Iranians, who obtain the requirements stipulated in Iran's Constitution, will be able to sign up for the race until May 11 at the country's Interior Ministry.

In a two-week period, the Iranian Guardian Council of Constitution will study the qualification of the candidates on the basis of a number of principles among them their belief in "the fundamental tenets of the Islamic republic and the country's official religion."

According to Press TV , more than 20 religious and political figures have so far shown interest in running for presidential election slated for June 14.

The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term through a national election. Endi

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