With the Iran elections coming up in June, it has been known that the outcome could make things interesting in terms of U.S. Relations with Iran; along with the state of Iran itself. We have learned that there is now a new candidate entering the running.
"Hassan Rowhani, a former Iranian nuclear negotiator, announced on Thursday he would run for president - becoming the most moderate contender so far to bid to succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a June election dominated by conservatives." He worked as the head of the Supereme National Security Council under Presidents Ali Akbar Rafsanjani and Mohammad Khatami. He resigned when Ahmadinejad took office. Rowhani, a muslim cleric, was known for his negotiation surrounding the nuclear program. Between 2003 and 2005 he engaged in talks with Britain, France and Germany that caused Iran to suspend their uranium-enrichment-related activities.After Ahmadinejad took office the Nuclear work was resumed and Rowhani was chastized for being "too accomodating". Despite this, he has been described as "approachable and no-nonsense," likely to be "a calm, orthodox, efficient and straightforward servant ... and less a charismatic or an independent figure." Definitely adding a new face to the very conservative pool of candidates.
This could impact how the United States is able to work with Iran, as the candidate that is backed by the supreme leader might end up removing the office of president alltogether. By having a more moderate stance it could create a more secular office, and one that could improve relations with the United States.
"Hassan Rowhani, a former Iranian nuclear negotiator, announced on Thursday he would run for president - becoming the most moderate contender so far to bid to succeed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a June election dominated by conservatives." He worked as the head of the Supereme National Security Council under Presidents Ali Akbar Rafsanjani and Mohammad Khatami. He resigned when Ahmadinejad took office. Rowhani, a muslim cleric, was known for his negotiation surrounding the nuclear program. Between 2003 and 2005 he engaged in talks with Britain, France and Germany that caused Iran to suspend their uranium-enrichment-related activities.After Ahmadinejad took office the Nuclear work was resumed and Rowhani was chastized for being "too accomodating". Despite this, he has been described as "approachable and no-nonsense," likely to be "a calm, orthodox, efficient and straightforward servant ... and less a charismatic or an independent figure." Definitely adding a new face to the very conservative pool of candidates.
This could impact how the United States is able to work with Iran, as the candidate that is backed by the supreme leader might end up removing the office of president alltogether. By having a more moderate stance it could create a more secular office, and one that could improve relations with the United States.
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