Jalal Khosh-Chehre - صفحه 2

One year has passed since Masoud Pezeshkian's victory in Iran’s presidential election. While his administration has not yet completed its first full year in office, it is possible to evaluate its early performance — however relatively — against the urgent demands of the people and the country’s key priorities. The core question remains: Have the actions, decisions, and policies of the 14th government in this short period reflected the very expectations that brought it to power? And more importantly: Is President Pezeshkian an architect of a strong state?

The announcement of a ceasefire in the 12-day war between Iran and the "Israeli-American" does not provide a clear and secure outlook; rather, it has increased Tehran's suspicions more than ever. In fact, we are now witnessing a rare competition of wills in pursuit of mutually contradictory and conflicting strategic goals. These goals have not only not reduced the conflict of interests after the 12-day war, but may actually increase its intensity.