Masoud Pezeshkian elected as Iran's new president
Masoud Pezeshkian, a representative of the reformist wing, won a snap election to become Iran's new president. His victory could influence the country's future political transition.
According to the latest information, a representative of the reformist wing, Massoud Pezeshkian, has won Iran's snap presidential election. Although this event is unlikely to significantly change the current situation, it could be significant for the future political change in the country after the departure of the current supreme leader.
Masoud Pezeshkian, 69, has been a member of the Majlis (parliament) since 2008 and has served as deputy speaker. Prior to his political career, he worked as a cardiac surgeon and headed the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Pezeshkian entered politics in the early 2000s, serving as health minister under President Mohammad Khatami.
There are three main groups in the Iranian political system: fundamentalists, conservatives and reformists. Pezeshkian was the only candidate from the reformist movement. Unlike the other contenders, whose programs were close to the policies of former President Ebrahim Raisi, Pezeshkian is a frequent critic of the authorities, advocates improved relations with the United States and the expansion of women's rights, including the abolition of the mandatory hijab.
