Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential vote

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s presidential election, the country’s electoral authority said, defeating his hardline rival in a pivotal vote amid heightened tensions both domestically and internationally. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports. #CNN #News

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[alikon]

Now, the new president just needs to avoid flying on helicopters

[PavlovsDog-klmo]

Best wishes to the Iranian people. 🇮🇷✌️🇺🇲

[sitindogmas]

people of the world are screaming for change and something better from our leaders

[TheeDavidDee]

I'm glad to hear a moderate won in Iran, but what exactly does a moderate entail in Iran?

[cmvamerica]

As long as you have an Ayatollah; forget moderation.😂

[ursaltydog]

This shows that the people DO want change..

[dm-]

“Seems a very bureaucratic?” what a weird thing to say. 3:16 sounds like a powerless puppet. Unelected radical one and military rule?

[justaguy]

Good luck Iran! I've had friends who live there I haven't heard from in years. I hope this bodes well for them.

[mikespector]

What reforms can he possibly create, when the real power is in the hands of the Supreme Leader?

[siritporgio]

A shift to a calmer Iran is always welcome

[johnq]

🔥😂CNN Could say the earth is round and I breathe oxygen and wouldn’t believe them anymore 😂

[nickjohnson]

We could use some reform in the US. That would mean getting rid of the big corporations

[LeoN-hgqx]

It's interesting to see that CNN is trying to portraying Iran more military inclined than the USA 😂. Also, 50% attendance in the election is the big dream come true in the United States. So having a brief look at yourself would be nice 😉

[danielmartin]

Anyone who thinks he’s going to change anything is mistaken

[Tyler]

Never could have imagined myself cheering for Iran, but here I am.

[YooperICE]

Only one vote counted, guess we know who is who.

[SanFernandoValleyRose]

Congrats to the new President Of IRAN. May Allah and the people Bless you.

[ciaronsmith]

Fred always does a good job reporting on Iran.
He gets Iran better than most other journalists.

[yirbiju]

Thank God he insists on friendship with the world. God keep offering hope! Bless them to realize that peace ought to be the most important element to ATTAIN PEACE AND SUFFOCATE WAR!

[kamranahoora]

If you expect him to bow down to bullying, you are completely wrong.
But he will work for fair international politics.