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Iran: Reform candidate Massoud Pezeshkian elected president
Iran: Reform candidate Massoud Pezeshkian elected president
(France info)
Progressive Iranian presidential candidate Massoud Pezeshkian won the election with 53% of the vote, a sign of the promise of a new wind in the country.
The joy of the supporters of the reformist candidate in Iran during the night of Friday, July 5. With 53% of the vote, Massoud Pezeshkian created a surprise and ended a series of victories for the conservative camp. Until then little known to the general public, this doctor, former Minister of Health, has forged an image of honesty and moderation.
He succeeds Ebrahim Raïssi, an ultraconservative who died in a helicopter crash.Some of the measures that are being applied at the moment are arbitrary. According to the law, they have no right to attack them and disrespect them.“, assured Massoud Pezeshkian during the campaign, about women and young people who aspire to more freedom.
Another challenge for the new president is the economic crisis and international sanctions. “He told us that he would sort everything out. For example, the differences we have with the West.”comments an employee of a European company. Massoud Pezeshkian’s room for maneuver remains limited, however. In Iran, the broad political guidelines are set by the supreme leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, who has been in power for 35 years.
