Masoud Pezeshkian, who has actually vowed to open Iran to the world, decisively won a run-off and will end up being the nation’s ninth chosen president.
The sole moderate prospect in the race got 53.7 percent of the votes, or 16.3 m of the more than 30 million tallies cast. His competing Saeed Jalili got 44.3 percent, or 13.5 m.
On Saturday, Pezeshkian acknowledged “the hard course ahead”, however extended a hand to all Iranians. “I extend my hand towards you and swear on my honour that I will not leave you alone on this course. Do not leave me alone.”
World leaders praised Pezeshkian on his triumph.
Russia
President Vladimir Putin praised Pezeshkian and stated he hoped it would add to Russia-Iran relations.
“I hope that your period as president will add to a support of useful bilateral cooperation in between our friendly individuals,” Putin stated.
Before the election, Putin consulted with the interim Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Russia and Iran have actually been working out a detailed bilateral cooperation arrangement, according to Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Saudi Arabia
King Salman and the crown prince praised Pezeshkian, state news firm SPA reported.
“I verify my eagerness on establishing and deepening the relations in between our nations and individuals and serve our shared interests,” Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated.
In March 2023, Iran and Saudi Arabia consented to re-establish diplomatic relations in a China-brokered offer after years of stress. They have actually because increased routine contact in an effort to reinforce relations.
Azerbaijan
President Ilham Aliyev invited Pezeshkian’s electoral success and stated Azerbaijan positioned “excellent value” on relations with Iran.
“I am positive that through our collaborations, we will guarantee more fortifying of the standard friendly relations and the growth of equally advantageous cooperation in between Azerbaijan and Iran in line with the interests of our individuals and nations,” Aliyev stated, as he welcomed Pezeshkian to check out.
Iran’s election was arranged for 2025 however was held early after President Ebrahim Raisi passed away in a helicopter crash in a mountainous location of the Iranian-Azerbaijan verge on May 19 after a conference with Aliyev to inaugurate a joint dam task.
Venezuela
Foreign Minister Yvan Gil praised Iran for its “dedication showed to democracy” throughout the 2 rounds of the governmental vote.
“Venezuela reveals its conviction that the choice made by the Iranian individuals will add to the success of this country, along with its combination as an emerging power in the nascent multipolar world,” Gil’s declaration checked out.
Pezeshkian will have the “outright assistance” of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his federal government with the objective of broadening relations and continuing to beat “the hegemonic pretensions that threaten multilateralism and world peace”.
Iran and Venezuela are close allies, and signed a 20-year tactical cooperation strategy in 2022 throughout a Maduro see to Tehran.
China
In his message to Pezeshkian, President Xi Jinping stated: “I connect fantastic significance to the advancement of China-Iran relations and want to deal with the President to lead the China-Iran extensive tactical collaboration towards much deeper development”.
The 2 nations “have a long history of friendly exchanges, and bilateral relations have actually kept healthy and steady advancement … for over half a century,” Xi stated, according to state news firm Xinhua.
“Faced with intricate local and global scenarios, China and Iran have actually constantly supported each other, interacted and continued to combine tactical shared trust,” he included.
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated he looked “forward to working carefully” with Pezeshkian “to even more reinforce our warm and enduring bilateral relationship for the advantage of our individuals and the area”.
Congratulations @drpezeshkian on your election as the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Anticipating working carefully with you to even more reinforce our warm and enduring bilateral relationship for the advantage of our individuals and the area.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2024
Iraq
President Abdul Latif Rashid praised both Iran and the president-elect, “wanting him success in his main tasks and in satisfying the aspirations and goals of the Iranian individuals”.
In a post on X, he stated: “We verify our eagerness to reinforce relations in between Iraq and Iran in a manner that serves the interests of the 2 nearby nations and individuals.”
Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated he eagerly anticipated working carefully with Pezeshkian, and promoting peace and stability in the area.
“As surrounding nations, Pakistan & & Iran take pleasure in a close & & historical relationship. We should make sure a brilliant future for our 2 individuals through equally helpful cooperation,” he composed on X.
Heartiest congratulations to my sibling Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian on his success in Iran’s governmental elections! I eagerly anticipate working carefully with President-elect Dr. Pezeshkian to even more reinforce Pakistan-Iran bilateral ties & & promote local peace & & stability. As …
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 6, 2024
Kuwait
In his congratulatory message, Emir Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah wanted Pezeshkian a long and healthy life and “more success and advancement for the Islamic Republic”.
Syria
President Bashar al-Assad stated Iran was “among the most essential nations with which we are eager to guarantee that the relationship is at its peak”.
“This relationship is based upon roots developed through years of shared regard, typical understanding and company concepts to which Syria and Iran have actually constantly adhered.
“We will deal with you to enhance the Syrian-Iranian tactical relationship and open brand-new appealing horizons for bilateral cooperation as resistance will stay the typical technique that we follow in order to maintain the pride of our nations and protect the interests of their individuals,” al-Assad included.