PNN – By interpreting the important consequences of the victory of Dr. Masoud Pezishkiyan in the presidential elections of Iran, especially for the neighbors, the Pakistani publications wrote: In the new era, Iran will be able to move in the direction of interaction and formulating a pragmatic strategy for internal and external openings.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network, in recent days, the Pakistani media analyzed the political future of the Islamic Republic of Iran after the unbelievable death of Seyed Ebrahim Raeesi, the holding of early presidential elections and the victory of Masoud Pezishkiyan in the elections that now, Iranians are hoping for the role of their elected president to solve internal challenges such as inflation and reduce the destructive effects of sanctions, and on the foreign front, constructive and result-oriented interaction with the region and the international community.
The English language newspaper Express Tribune wrote: A 69-year-old reformist politician and a heart surgeon, Dr. Pezishkiyan is able to influence the tone of Iran’s politics, and at the same time, he is in line with Iran’s Supreme Leader’s views on major foreign policies, including the nuclear issue and cautious interaction with the Western world.
An opportunity for the West to interact constructively with Tehran
However, the English-language Downprint newspaper of Islamabad stated in its analytical report that the presence of doctors at the top of power is an ideal opportunity for the western world to interact constructively with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the new era, so the westerners should change their approach.
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In this report, stressing the importance of traditional Iran-Pakistan relations and Islamabad’s view on the effects of the new government in Tehran headed by Dr. Pezishkiyan added that: The relations between the two neighboring countries have been affected by border security concerns in some areas, however, it is expected that Iran will adopt a more diplomatic and economic approach towards Pakistan during the medical period.
In the continuation of this report, referring to the efforts of the Iranian statesmen to overcome the challenges caused by the US sanctions and to revive the JCPOA through the approach of interaction with the Western Front, it is stated: The victory of a moderate politician in Iran can be the first step on the path of interaction with the outside world, but this alone is not enough because the West must also make conciliatory gestures towards Tehran.
This English-language publication continued, referring to Tehran’s support for the resistance front in the region and the consequences of the Gaza war. It seems that Pezishkiyan defend Iran’s interaction with the axis of resistance in the Middle East. While understanding the strategic importance of these alliances in the geopolitics of the Middle East, he pursues a focus on diplomacy and support for the oppressed nations, which aligns with Iran’s principles.
In the end, Dawn newspaper added: The pragmatic approach of the Iranian people emphasizes his belief that economic revival and securing national interests can be achieved through calculated diplomatic interaction instead of confrontation.
Pakistan’s Aaj TV news channel also wrote: Massoud Pezishkiyan has two critical tests ahead of him, including improving livelihood and strengthening social peace. He has won the majority of votes by the people who have heard important promises from their elected president, so it should be seen how the doctors can achieve their set goals.
According to this report, the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif in a telephone conversation with the President-elect of Iran, Dr. Pezishkiyan, emphasized Islamabad’s readiness to develop comprehensive relations with Tehran and said: The agreements between the two countries during Sayed Raisi’s visit to Pakistan are a very good foundation for a mutually beneficial partnership.
Dr. Masoud Pezishkiyan became the elected president of Iran by winning the majority of votes in the second stage of the 14th presidential election.
The total number of votes received in all branches inside and outside the country is 30 million 530 thousand 157, based on which, the number of votes for Masoud Pezishkiyan is 16 million 384 thousand 403 and the number of votes for Saeed Jalili is 13 million 538 thousand 179.