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Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian says he ‘will not rest’ until US sanctions are lifted

Masoud Pezeshkian pledged to boost the economy and ease social restrictions. But he faces factional infighting, international scepticism and hostilities with Israel

Head of government stresses that his appointments were a compromise built to avoid political discord

Flight came down on Sunday in remote and mountainous north west

Masoud Pezeshkian proposes cabinet that balances reformist instincts with need to keep hardliners on board

Masoud Pezeshkian and his supporters say measures will be tough to enforce as hardline parliament pushes for approval

After a record low turnout, the second round will offer a stark choice in a country beset by economic malaise

Presidential race between reformist and hardliner to be decided by silent majority who boycotted first round

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s official backing for election winner opens way for formation of new government

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tries to balance domestic expectations with risk of escalating regional conflict