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Masoud Pezeshkian is the newly elected president of Iran, having secured a significant victory in the presidential elections.
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Masoud Pezeshkian is the newly elected president of Iran, having secured a significant victory in the presidential elections. A low-profile moderate, Pezeshkian promises hope for millions of Iranians seeking less restrictions on social freedoms and a more pragmatic foreign policy. He captured the presidency with a substantial urban middle-class and young voter base, a demographic disillusioned by years of security crackdowns stifling public dissent.
A 69-year-old cardiac surgeon, Pezeshkian is committed to promoting a pragmatic foreign policy and easing tensions surrounding negotiations with major powers to revive the 2015 nuclear pact. His platform also emphasizes prospects for social liberalization and political pluralism.
Pezeshkian's journey to the presidency was not without its challenges. Following the tragic deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in a helicopter crash in May, snap elections were held, with Pezeshkian emerging as the singular reformist candidate. Known for his stance against the crackdown on the 2009 pro-democracy protests and the violence perpetrated by the morality police in 2022 following the death of Mahsa Amini, he has advocated for accountability and change within Iranian society.
Notably, as a candidate, Pezeshkian emphasized a desire for talks with Iran's adversaries, particularly over the country's nuclear program, viewing diplomacy as a means to address domestic issues. His tenure as a health minister under reformist President Mohammad Khatami further underscores his experience and commitment to public service.
Pezeshkian's unique background as a member of an ethnically mixed family, with his father being Azeri, his mother Kurdish, and his non-Persian mother tongue, has burnished his image among Iran's minorities. However, it has also made him a target for xenophobic attacks from opponents.
Moving forward, experts hope that Pezeshkian's moderate approach will facilitate talks between Iran and Western nations while potentially bringing about social changes he advocated during his campaign. However, they caution that such endeavors are far from guaranteed.
As Pezeshkian assumes the presidency, Iran faces escalating tensions with Israel and its Western allies, stemming from the conflict in Gaza and Iran's nuclear program. His leadership will undoubtedly be tested, and his ability to navigate these complexities will be closely watched by the international community.