Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has officially endorsed reformist politician Masoud Pezeshkian as the country’s next president.
Khamenei’s endorsement at a ceremony attended by high-ranking officials, politicians and diplomats on Sunday allows Pezeshkian, who won Iran’s presidential election earlier this month, to begin forming his government.
Pezeshkian, who campaigned on promises to revitalise the economy, relax hardline social policies and improve foreign relations, will take the oath of office before parliament on Tuesday. His full cabinet’s confirmation by parliament may take several weeks.
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