He also confirmed it in January 2013 .
In August 2012 , the Society for Defending the Values of the Islamic Revolution announced that Shariatmadari was its candidate for the presidential election to be held in June 2013 .
Shariatmadari also confirmed it in January 2013 .
In August 2012 , the Society for Defending the Values of the Islamic Revolution announced that Shariatmadari was its candidate for the presidential election to be held in June 2013 .