1985 Iranian presidential election
Presidential elections were held in Iran on 16 August 1985, and resulted in the re-election of the incumbent President Ali Khamenei. Campaign. Freedom Movement of Iran called for a boycott. Candidates. In July 1985, 50 people applied for the nomination, of which only 3 were approve Ali Khamenei, the current president and candidate of the Islamic Republic Party. Mahmoud Kashani, lawyer and independent candidate. Habibollah Asgar Oladi, former Minister of Commerce and candidate of the Islamic Coalition Party Disqualified. The following candidates were disqualified by the Guardian Council: