Editorial: Le Monde

• Masoud Pezeshkian becomes Iran's president, overcoming ultraconservative Saïd Jalili in the elections.
• Pezeshkian is expected to improve the quality of life of Iranians and soften social restrictions.
• Initial voter boycott showed popular discontent towards regime. In the second round, many went to the polls to give Pezeshkian a chance.
• To get sanctions lifted, Pezeshkian must seriously involve Tehran in negotiations on the nuclear agreement.
• Pezeshkian faces the challenge of fulfilling his promises within a regime dominated by the hard faction.

Conclusion: Pezeshkian might be a force for change in Iran, but he faces multiple challenges in achieving his goals and improving the life and freedoms of Iranians.

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