NEW DELHI: In a decisive run-off vote, centrist 69-year-old Masoud Pezeshkian, a cardiac surgeon and former health minister, won Iran’s Presidential election. He secured over 53 percent of the votes, beating his rival Saeed Jalili, who trailed with 44 percent. PM Modi wished him success.During his campaign, Pezeshkian had pledged to re-engage with the West to secure sanctions relief and to relax social restrictions in Iran.”Congratulations, Dr. Pezeshkian, on your election as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Looking forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our warm and long-standing bilateral relationship for the benefit of our peoples and the region,” said PM Modi.
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