Summary
- Masoud Pezeshkian, a little-known reformist candidate, won the Iranian presidential election against prominent ultraconservative Saeed Jalili.
- Pezeshkian advocates for moderate policies at home and limited engagement with the West, appealing to more moderate conservatives.
- His victory comes at a critical time for Iran amid regional tensions and nuclear program standoff with the West.
- Pezeshkian’s win shows potential to expand support but may face obstacles from conservatives when in office.
