Elections Headquarters chief in the Iranian Interior Ministry Ali Asghar Ahmadi announced that registration of presidential candidates will begin on April 11 and ends on April 16. 
Speaking to state news agency (IRNA), he referred to registration of 287,425 people for the 5th city and village council elections across the country and noted that it has experienced 14% growth compared with the previous term. 
The elections for president and the 5th city and village councils as well as the parliamentary run-off for some constituencies will be held on May 19. 
Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani has said he will stand for the 12th presidential election in Iran.

Source: QNA