Pezeshkian’s other challenges include the handling of Iran’s conflict with Israel, which has reached perilous levels in recent months. The two countries almost went to war after trading missiles in April, and tensions remain high due to the ongoing war ...

Masoud Pezeshkian, who campaigned on limited, closer ties with the West, and some reforms to strict moral codes, won Iran's presidential vote.

Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said.