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"It's called a dictatorship. We're supposed to choose, not them. " Amr Okasha in Egypt's opposition daily Al-Wafd on the Iranian presidential elections

"Growing anti-Americanism will not stop at the election of Ahmadinejad. Sooner rather than later the magic will turn on the magician."

Fahmi Howeidi, Al-Ahram

"The regime of the National Democratic Party has gripped Egypt for 24 years. Will this be swept away by a presidential tsunami election... Or is the Egyptian hope like that of the devil going to heaven?"

Magdi Mehana, Al-Masri Al-Youm

"How will he handle a majority of youths who are divided between jeans and the chador, between Hollywood cinema and speeches of the mosque."

Nora Fakhori, Al-Ittihad

"The candidates are carefully selected by the regime so as not to pose any threat. They do not affect any real change in the system and its religious setup while providing the Iranians 'exceptional political entertainment'."

Satei Noureddin, As-Safir

"Perhaps it is a good, correct move, but there is no call for joy."

Gia Ronen, Yediot Aharonot