Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian defeated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's protege Saeed Jalili in the Iranian presidential election runoff, promising modest reforms but limited power. He won by 16.3 million votes to Jalili's 13.5 million. Pezeshkian's victory was celebrated by his supporters, despite concerns about the regime's involvement in the election.
Key Points
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian defeated hardliner Saeed Jalili in the Iranian presidential election runoff
Pezeshkian promised modest reforms and better international relations
Concerns about limited power for the president due to Ayatollah's control
Rumors of regime interference in the election process
Pros
Reformist candidate won the election
Higher voter turnout compared to the first round
Potential for modest reforms and improved international relations
Cons
Limited power for the president due to the Ayatollah's control
Suspicions of regime interference in the election process