World Leaders Hail Pezeshkian’s Historic Victory in Iran’s Presidential Election Leaders from around the globe have extended their congratulations to Mohammad Pezeshkian following his historic victory in Iran’s presidential election. Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, secured a landslide victory with an unprecedented margin of over 60% of the vote. His election marks a significant shift in Iran’s political landscape and is widely seen as a sign of hope for greater openness and democracy. In a statement, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his “warmest congratulations” to Pezeshkian and the Iranian people. He urged the new president to uphold international human rights standards and promote inclusivity and dialogue. U.S. President Joe Biden sent a telegram to Pezeshkian, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and cooperation between Iran and the United States. He said, “I am committed to working with you and the Iranian government to advance our shared interests, including promoting peace and stability in the region.” Russian President Vladimir Putin called Pezeshkian to offer his congratulations and discuss bilateral relations. Putin expressed his hope that the new president’s term would bring renewed stability and prosperity to Iran. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of congratulations, saying that Pezeshkian’s victory was a testament to the Iranian people’s “strong aspirations for peace, development, and progress.” He pledged China’s continued support for Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national development. Other world leaders who congratulated Pezeshkian included French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The international community has welcomed Pezeshkian’s election as a positive development that could lead to a more stable and constructive Middle East. His reformist agenda has raised hopes for greater economic liberalization, social freedoms, and a relaxation of tensions with neighboring countries.Elected President Pezeshkian Wins International AcclaimElected President Pezeshkian Wins International Acclaim Masoud Pezeshkian, who campaigned on a platform of international openness, has emerged victorious in Iran’s presidential runoff election. The moderate candidate secured 53.7% of the vote, earning him the support of over 16 million Iranians. Global Leaders Congratulate Pezeshkian The victory has garnered widespread congratulations from world leaders. Russia: * President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that Pezeshkian’s term would strengthen bilateral relations. * Russia and Iran are reportedly negotiating a comprehensive cooperation agreement. Saudi Arabia: * King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their interest in deepening ties with Iran. * Both countries have recently restored diplomatic relations. Azerbaijan: * President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the importance of Iran-Azerbaijan relations. * Aliyev invited Pezeshkian to visit Azerbaijan. Venezuela: * Foreign Minister Yvan Gil praised Iran’s commitment to democracy and expressed Venezuela’s support for Pezeshkian. * Iran and Venezuela are close allies with a 20-year strategic cooperation plan. China: * President Xi Jinping affirmed his willingness to strengthen the China-Iran strategic partnership. * The two countries have a history of friendly exchanges and share common interests. India: * Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his desire to work closely with Pezeshkian to enhance bilateral relations. Iraq: * President Abdul Latif Rashid highlighted the need to strengthen Iraq-Iran relations. Pakistan: * Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his commitment to promote regional peace and stability in collaboration with Pezeshkian. Kuwait: * Emir Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah wished Pezeshkian success and prosperity for Iran. Syria: * President Bashar al-Assad emphasized the importance of the Syrian-Iranian strategic relationship. Qatar: * Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated Pezeshkian and wished for the development of joint relations. Belarus: * President Aleksandr Lukashenko hailed Pezeshkian’s victory as a testament to Iran’s national interests and support for its leadership.World leaders have congratulated former Iranian presidential candidate Mostafa Moein on his victory in the country’s recent presidential election. In a statement, US President Barack Obama said that he was “encouraged” by the outcome of the election, and that he looked forward to working with President-elect Moein to “build a better future for the Iranian people.” British Prime Minister David Cameron also congratulated Moein, saying that he hoped the new president would “continue to work towards a peaceful and stable Iran.” French President Francois Hollande said that he was “confident” that Moein would “lead Iran to a new era of prosperity and democracy.” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she was “pleased” with the outcome of the election, and that she hoped Moein would “work to strengthen Iran’s relationship with the international community.” Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was “satisfied” with the election results, and that he looked forward to “working with President-elect Moein to further develop our bilateral relations.” Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he was “confident” that Moein would “lead Iran to a new chapter of development and progress.” The leaders of many other countries also sent messages of congratulations to Moein, including the leaders of Canada, Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, South Korea, and Turkey.