Iran 's Guardian Council has approved just 8 of more than 680 presidential hopefuls . Specifically , Iran is suffering from three inter-connected problems , namely , factional infighting , conflict with the United States and economic malaise . Hooshang ## i is a U.S.-based academic who campaigned as a candidate . He says he was warned his candidacy could lead to disorder and his safety was a concern . Amirahmadi campaigned until the last day of registration and then withdrew from the race .
Iran 's Guardian Council has approved just 8 of more than 680 presidential hopefuls . Hooshang ##i is a U.S.-based academic who campaigned as a candidate . He says he was warned his candidacy could lead to disorder and his safety was a concern . Amirahmadi campaigned until the last day of registration and then withdrew from the race .