The news coming from Iran is good. Hassan Rouhani’s
presidential victory sends a very strong signal that the people of Iran want
political change, including a better relationship with the West. He will have
now to navigate the complex relations that define the power landscape of the
country to be able to consolidate his position without raising too much
resistance from the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the hardliners
that sustain the regime.
The West has also to show political wisdom and send a signal
that they are ready to engage with the new leader. For starters, they should
congratulate him on his election, even if the electoral process had some flaws.
It helps to say congratulations, even if as just a diplomatic move.
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