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  Who is Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who is set to become Iran's next President?

  World | Jul 06, 2024, 10:50 AM IST

  A lawmaker from the reformist camp, Pezeshkian has sometimes criticised Iran's clerical establishment for suppressing dissent and advocates warmer ties with the West. However, he remains faithful to Iran's theocracy and is doubtful to challenge the authority of the Supreme Leader.

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  Iran: Masoud Pezeshkian to become President, beats hardliner Saeed Jalili in run-off elections

  World | Jul 06, 2024, 10:05 AM IST

  The snap presidential elections were called in the wake of late President Ebrahim Raisi's death in late May and narrowed down to a hardline former negotiator and reformist lawmaker. Iran's presidency does not offer any radical changes as all crucial policies are handled by the Supreme Leader.