Born in Tehran in 1942, Kashani holds a doctorate in law and teaches at the Beheshti University in Tehran. Headed the Iranian legal team at the International Court of Justice in claims against the United States. Critic of Khatami's reform program, opposes any improvement of ties with Washington. Little-known academic and elected member of Tehran City Council. Born in 1952 in Isfahan, central Iran.
Holds doctorate in civil engineering.
Promises educational reforms that would allow more young Iranians to enter universities. Born in 1962 in Tehran, Sadr is known for his hard-line views. Trained as a physician, Sadr is a former lawmaker and deputy health minister who failed to get re-elected in February's legislative polls. E-mail this story to a friend.