There are four candidates in Iran's presidential election - all male - but the person who has emerged as the most intriguing on the campaign trail so far is a woman: the wife of MirHossein Moussavi, the reformist candidate.
The concept of first lady has not existed in Iran since the 1979 revolution put an end to the ceremonial role occupied by the last Queen, Farah. Since then Iran's presidents have largely avoided public appearances with their wives.
But Zahra Rahnavard is determined to change that should her husband be elected after the June 12 poll. She has already set aside years of tradition to campaign and accompany Mr Moussavi, prime minister between 1981 and 1989, at election rallies.
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