Iran’s supreme leader endorses new reformist president
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Masoud Pezeshkian will take the oath on Tuesday.
Iran’s supreme leader has formally endorsed Masoud Pezeshkian as president, allowing the reformist politician and heart surgeon to take charge of a country weakened by economic sanctions over its nuclear programme.