Iran elects new President.

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Iran's supreme leader endorses moderate Rouhani for president after his landslide election win

Published August 03, 2013
Associated Press




TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's supreme leader has formally endorsed Hasan Rouhani as president, opening the way for the moderate cleric to take over from outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

In a ceremony broadcast live on state television Saturday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave his official approval for Rouhani. Khamenei, the ultimate authority in Iran, has final say in all key matters, including Rouhani's upcoming selections for key Cabinet posts such as the foreign and intelligence ministers.

Rouhani will take the oath of office in parliament Sunday.

Rouhani won a landslide victory in June 14 presidential elections. He has pledged to follow a "path of moderation" and promised greater openness over the country's nuclear program, which has placed it at odds with the West.


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No invasion needed.

 

[Sallow]

Sorta surprising this is pretty much ignored.

 

[toastman]

I assume it's ignored because a new president means nothing. He's just a new puppet for the Ayotollah's

 

[Sweet_Caroline]

The president is just a spokesman for the ayatollahs.

 

[Sallow]

The president is just a spokesman for the ayatollahs.

And?

 

[Sweet_Caroline]

The president is just a spokesman for the ayatollahs.

And?

And nothing has changed.

 

[Sallow]

The president is just a spokesman for the ayatollahs.

And?

And nothing has changed.

The President has changed.

Catch up.

And while the Supreme Council does have a great deal of control over most policy..the President of Iran has some input..as do their parliament.

The Parliament | The Iran Primer