The July 05 runoff presidential elections in Iran, which saw
reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian emerge victorious over conservative Saeed
Jalili, has sparked debate about the future direction of the country. Political
observers are now analyzing the potential composition of Pezeshkian's
administration and its impact on Iran's domestic and foreign policies.
Parviz Amini, a university professor and prominent political
expert, believes that Pezeshkian's government will likely be dominated by
moderate factions.
Amini, in an interview with Farhikhtegan Newspaper, pointed
out that Pezeshkian's campaign lacked concrete details about his governing
strategy.
"The performance of his administration will heavily
depend on his cabinet appointments," Amini stated.
"There are various factions within the reformist
movement, and the individuals chosen for economic, cultural, and foreign policy
positions will significantly shape his presidency,” he said, adding that he
believes moderate politicians will play a central role in Pezeshkian's
administration.
Pezeshkian was often accompanied by prominent reformist
figures during his presidential campaign including former foreign minister
Mohammad Javad Zari and former finance minister Ali Tayebnia.
On the 10 percent increase in turnout rates during the
second round of the presidential elections, Amini suggested that the two
presidential debates held in the week leading up to the runoff played a
significant role in boosting voter participation.
“The debates provided a platform for both candidates to
present their visions and appeal to different segments of the electorate.
Jalili attempted to sway voters away from Pezeshkian by portraying his
potential administration as a continuation of President Hassan Rouhani's two
terms, which some viewed as a period of stagnation. Conversely, Pezeshkian
aimed to attract Jalili's supporters by emphasizing Jalili’s perceived
conservative approach to cultural and social issues,” the expert explained
