Hassan Rouhani's economic legacy may be his key to winning a second term

Rouhani's govt was marked by several achievements on both the domestic and international levels

 

Today’s presidential election in Iran had turned into a vote of confidence for President Hassan Rouhani’s four years in office. Iran’s economic recovery and reintegration into the global economy have become key electoral topics.

Rouhani’s government was marked by several achievements on both the domestic and international levels.

The nuclear deal with the international community was historic for the country. In return for giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium and putting its nuclear facilities under strict international inspection, Iran was promised the removal of sanctions that had crippled