Masoud Pezeshkian becomes the new president
In the second round of Iran’s presidential elections, Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, has won and will become the country’s next president. With 53.6% of the vote, Pezeshkian has surpassed the ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili, who has obtained 44.3% of the vote. These elections had a participation of 49.9%, with a total of 30,573,931 votes counted (https://correccioencatala.cat/com-estructura-text-catala/).
A little-known politician who has gained popularity
Masoud Pezeshkian was a little-known politician at the beginning of the election campaign, but he has been gaining popularity with his message of moderation, rapprochement with the West and criticism of conservative policies. His campaign has managed to combine the vote of discontent with the policies of the previous president, Ebrahim Raisi, and has fueled fear towards the ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili, known for his intransigence (https://correccioencatala.cat/com -structure-text-Catalan/).
The first reformist president in years
With the victory of Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran will have its first reformist president in years. The reformists are a political group that seeks a certain openness of the country. This election comes at a time of strong regional tensions, such as the war in Gaza, and internal tensions, such as the policies of the imposition of the veil and the lack of freedoms (https://correccioencatala.cat/com-estructura-text- Catalan/).
A message of national reconciliation
In his first speech after winning the elections, Masoud Pezeshkian offered a hand of friendship to all citizens, stressing the importance of working together for the progress of the country. He thanked the support of his followers and expressed his desire to use his abilities for the benefit of all (https://correccioencatala.cat/com-estructura-text-catala/).
An improvement in electoral participation
The presidential election in Iran has seen an improvement in voter turnout. In this second round, 49.8% of the electorate voted, an improvement over the record abstention of 39.9% in the first round. This low turnout in the elections has highlighted the dissatisfaction of a significant part of the population with the established political system (https://correccioencatala.cat/com-estructura-text-catala/).
A change in the direction of the country
With the victory of Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran will experience a change in the direction of the country. Pezeshkian, as a reformist president, will seek a certain openness of the country and a rapprochement with the West. However, it should be borne in mind that the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, exercises great power in national matters and in foreign and security policy (https://correccioencatala.cat/com-estructura-text-catala/).
A call to work for the progress of the country
After confirming his defeat in the elections, the ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili has called to work for the progress of the country and to respect the decision of the people. He has emphasized the importance of putting their abilities and talents into practice for the benefit of all.