AMMAN - The newly elected Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, began his presidency with a speech in front of the shrine of the former Supreme Leader, Ruhollah Khomeini. Analysts suggest this move aims to garner support from the current Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, to advance his electoral promises, which may face significant opposition from parliament.
Pezeshkian, a reformist, defeated his conservative rival, Saeed Jalili, in Friday's runoff. During his campaign, he pledged to revive the nuclear agreement with the United States and reconsider significant issues, including internet monitoring and women's dress code, alongside addressing Iran's worsening economic crises.
Flanked by former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Hassan Khomeini (the grandson of Khomeini), Pezeshkian emphasized the need for 'wise leadership support to pull Iran out of its crises,' referring to the Supreme Leader.
Political science professor Hamed Mousavi from Tehran University noted that Pezeshkian's remarks reflect his understanding of the tough challenges ahead, particularly the poor economic conditions and harsh U.S. sanctions on Tehran. Participating in Al Jazeera's news window from Tehran, Mousavi stated that the new reformist president's promises to reconsider internet censorship and hijab regulations would likely face parliamentary opposition.
Pezeshkian also vowed to return to the nuclear agreement with the U.S., a task that will be difficult if former President Donald Trump returns to power. Therefore, obtaining Supreme Leader Khamenei's support will be crucial to fulfilling these promises, Mousavi explained.
Most legislative members, including Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, supported the losing candidate, Saeed Jalili, which will pose challenges for Pezeshkian in several areas, particularly in appointing cabinet ministers, Mousavi added. Pezeshkian's frequent mentions of the Supreme Leader in his first speech indicate an effort to establish a good relationship with him from the outset, Mousavi opined.
Abdul Qader Fayez, Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Tehran, echoed this view, stating that Pezeshkian's speech carried significant implications by emphasizing the Supreme Leader and delivering it at the shrine of the Islamic Republic's founder, accompanied by the founder's grandson. Fayez believes Pezeshkian aimed to signal that, despite being a reformist, he belongs to the broader Iranian system. The presence of Khomeini's grandson, known as a reformist, provided Pezeshkian with religious legitimacy.
Pezeshkian's modest appearance and simple language indicated his intention to present himself as an ordinary Iranian who reached the presidency, Fayez noted. Pezeshkian explicitly stated his need for the support of the Supreme Leader, the people, and the parliament to navigate Iran's crisis.
Despite this, the reformist president will face substantial obstacles with parliament, not only regarding his core presidential platform (nuclear deal, hijab, internet censorship) but also in naming ministers. For instance, appointing Mohammad Javad Zarif as Foreign Minister may never receive parliamentary approval, according to Mousavi. Therefore, Pezeshkian might need both the Supreme Leader's backing and behind-the-scenes channels with the legislature to agree on acceptable ministerial candidates.
Ultimately, Fayez believes that despite differences with the new president, parliament understands the importance of cooperating with him on issues that can help overcome Iran's economic crisis, benefiting Pezeshkian, the parliament, the Iranian regime, and the country as a whole.
Source: Al Jazeera
AMMAN - The newly elected Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, began his presidency with a speech in front of the shrine of the former Supreme Leader, Ruhollah Khomeini. Analysts suggest this move aims to garner support from the current Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, to advance his electoral promises, which may face significant opposition from parliament.
Pezeshkian, a reformist, defeated his conservative rival, Saeed Jalili, in Friday's runoff. During his campaign, he pledged to revive the nuclear agreement with the United States and reconsider significant issues, including internet monitoring and women's dress code, alongside addressing Iran's worsening economic crises.
Flanked by former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Hassan Khomeini (the grandson of Khomeini), Pezeshkian emphasized the need for 'wise leadership support to pull Iran out of its crises,' referring to the Supreme Leader.
Political science professor Hamed Mousavi from Tehran University noted that Pezeshkian's remarks reflect his understanding of the tough challenges ahead, particularly the poor economic conditions and harsh U.S. sanctions on Tehran. Participating in Al Jazeera's news window from Tehran, Mousavi stated that the new reformist president's promises to reconsider internet censorship and hijab regulations would likely face parliamentary opposition.
Pezeshkian also vowed to return to the nuclear agreement with the U.S., a task that will be difficult if former President Donald Trump returns to power. Therefore, obtaining Supreme Leader Khamenei's support will be crucial to fulfilling these promises, Mousavi explained.
Most legislative members, including Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, supported the losing candidate, Saeed Jalili, which will pose challenges for Pezeshkian in several areas, particularly in appointing cabinet ministers, Mousavi added. Pezeshkian's frequent mentions of the Supreme Leader in his first speech indicate an effort to establish a good relationship with him from the outset, Mousavi opined.
Abdul Qader Fayez, Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Tehran, echoed this view, stating that Pezeshkian's speech carried significant implications by emphasizing the Supreme Leader and delivering it at the shrine of the Islamic Republic's founder, accompanied by the founder's grandson. Fayez believes Pezeshkian aimed to signal that, despite being a reformist, he belongs to the broader Iranian system. The presence of Khomeini's grandson, known as a reformist, provided Pezeshkian with religious legitimacy.
Pezeshkian's modest appearance and simple language indicated his intention to present himself as an ordinary Iranian who reached the presidency, Fayez noted. Pezeshkian explicitly stated his need for the support of the Supreme Leader, the people, and the parliament to navigate Iran's crisis.
Despite this, the reformist president will face substantial obstacles with parliament, not only regarding his core presidential platform (nuclear deal, hijab, internet censorship) but also in naming ministers. For instance, appointing Mohammad Javad Zarif as Foreign Minister may never receive parliamentary approval, according to Mousavi. Therefore, Pezeshkian might need both the Supreme Leader's backing and behind-the-scenes channels with the legislature to agree on acceptable ministerial candidates.
Ultimately, Fayez believes that despite differences with the new president, parliament understands the importance of cooperating with him on issues that can help overcome Iran's economic crisis, benefiting Pezeshkian, the parliament, the Iranian regime, and the country as a whole.
Source: Al Jazeera
AMMAN - The newly elected Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, began his presidency with a speech in front of the shrine of the former Supreme Leader, Ruhollah Khomeini. Analysts suggest this move aims to garner support from the current Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, to advance his electoral promises, which may face significant opposition from parliament.
Pezeshkian, a reformist, defeated his conservative rival, Saeed Jalili, in Friday's runoff. During his campaign, he pledged to revive the nuclear agreement with the United States and reconsider significant issues, including internet monitoring and women's dress code, alongside addressing Iran's worsening economic crises.
Flanked by former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Hassan Khomeini (the grandson of Khomeini), Pezeshkian emphasized the need for 'wise leadership support to pull Iran out of its crises,' referring to the Supreme Leader.
Political science professor Hamed Mousavi from Tehran University noted that Pezeshkian's remarks reflect his understanding of the tough challenges ahead, particularly the poor economic conditions and harsh U.S. sanctions on Tehran. Participating in Al Jazeera's news window from Tehran, Mousavi stated that the new reformist president's promises to reconsider internet censorship and hijab regulations would likely face parliamentary opposition.
Pezeshkian also vowed to return to the nuclear agreement with the U.S., a task that will be difficult if former President Donald Trump returns to power. Therefore, obtaining Supreme Leader Khamenei's support will be crucial to fulfilling these promises, Mousavi explained.
Most legislative members, including Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, supported the losing candidate, Saeed Jalili, which will pose challenges for Pezeshkian in several areas, particularly in appointing cabinet ministers, Mousavi added. Pezeshkian's frequent mentions of the Supreme Leader in his first speech indicate an effort to establish a good relationship with him from the outset, Mousavi opined.
Abdul Qader Fayez, Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Tehran, echoed this view, stating that Pezeshkian's speech carried significant implications by emphasizing the Supreme Leader and delivering it at the shrine of the Islamic Republic's founder, accompanied by the founder's grandson. Fayez believes Pezeshkian aimed to signal that, despite being a reformist, he belongs to the broader Iranian system. The presence of Khomeini's grandson, known as a reformist, provided Pezeshkian with religious legitimacy.
Pezeshkian's modest appearance and simple language indicated his intention to present himself as an ordinary Iranian who reached the presidency, Fayez noted. Pezeshkian explicitly stated his need for the support of the Supreme Leader, the people, and the parliament to navigate Iran's crisis.
Despite this, the reformist president will face substantial obstacles with parliament, not only regarding his core presidential platform (nuclear deal, hijab, internet censorship) but also in naming ministers. For instance, appointing Mohammad Javad Zarif as Foreign Minister may never receive parliamentary approval, according to Mousavi. Therefore, Pezeshkian might need both the Supreme Leader's backing and behind-the-scenes channels with the legislature to agree on acceptable ministerial candidates.
Ultimately, Fayez believes that despite differences with the new president, parliament understands the importance of cooperating with him on issues that can help overcome Iran's economic crisis, benefiting Pezeshkian, the parliament, the Iranian regime, and the country as a whole.
Source: Al Jazeera
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