IRNA � Head of the electoral committee of Iran�s May 19 presidential election candidate Mohammd Baqer Qalibaf said his withdrawal has officially been announced in a letter to the Interior Ministry.


Mohammad Dehqan told IRNA on Wednesday the letter was submitted to Interior Ministry on Wednesday morning.

Qalibaf had already said in a statement, �In the present juncture, what is important and vital is to maintain interests of people, the country and [the Islamic] Revolution. Now that this great ideal can only be achieved by changing the status quo, a big and crucial decision should be made in order to preserve unity within the front of Revolution. Therefore, I ask my supporters throughout the country to use all their potentials for the success of Hojjatoleslam Ebrahim Raeisi and his future government.�

The 12th round of Iran�s presidential and the city and village councils elections are slated to be held on Friday.