Iran's Presidential Election: Candidates And Their Foreign Policy Stances

Masoud Pezeshkian

Masoud Pezeshkian,  Iran's reformist candidate, seeks better US ties, criticizes conservatives for economic damage, and advocates diverse international alliances

Saeed Jalili

Saeed Jalili, hardline candidate, prioritizes self-reliance and resisting the West, focusing on ties with Latin America and Africa to counter sanctions.

Alireza Zakani

Zakani advocates strong negotiations, reducing dollar reliance, and leveraging Iran's eastern influence internationally

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf

Qalibaf balances pragmatism with nationalism, aiming to ease sanctions through diplomacy while maintaining a robust stance

Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi

Amirhossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi, prioritizes regional economic ties and engaging Iranian diaspora over Western alliances.

Mostafa Pourmohammadi

Pourmohammad, advocates engaging globally but criticizes Iran's support for Russia, seeking better returns on international engagements with pragmatic dealings.