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Iran's New President Faces Daunting Challenges Amid Assassination and Regional Tensions

  • Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's first reformist president in two decades, faces immediate challenges following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during his inauguration ceremony.
  • The assassination, blamed on Israel, has heightened regional tensions and put Iran on a war footing, complicating Pezeshkian's promises to resolve the nuclear stand-off and secure sanctions relief.
  • Pezeshkian's presidency comes at a critical juncture, with Iran's theocratic system facing a legitimacy crisis, economic woes, and factionalism, all while preparing for the eventual succession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • Despite having the backing of Khamenei, Pezeshkian will need to navigate resistance from hardliners and the complexities of Iran's political system to achieve his reformist agenda.
  • The success of Pezeshkian's presidency could reduce both domestic and foreign tensions, but much will depend on his ability to negotiate a new nuclear agreement and manage Iran's strained relations with the West.

Source: Financial Times

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