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.