Iran at a crossroads: Three scenarios
Al Jazeera
What are the implications of a conservative Iranian presidency and a renewed nuclear deal for the region?
Amid strong speculation about Iran approaching a renewed agreement with world powers over its nuclear programme, the country elected its new president, Ebrahim Raisi. The new head of government will have the opportunity to revive the Iranian economy, improve diplomatic relations, and strengthen geopolitical outreach in the Middle East and beyond. Governing is prioritising, and the choices the new president is presented with could not be starker or more consequential at this critical juncture. How this hardline conservative chooses his priorities and manages the potential windfalls from the nuclear deal will go a long way in shaping the future of his country and the Middle East.
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