Dr. Hassan Rouhani has just officially won the 2013 Iran presidential election. He is now officially President Hassan Rouhani of Iran. On May 31, near the very beginning of the campaign cycle in Iran, about one week after the 8 candidates that passed the vetting process of the Guardian Council were announced, INN and the new president’s campaign (@HassanRouhani) had a conversation on Twitter. It’s short, fascinating and an important record, addressing some key issues. Here it is for the record:
.@HassanRouhani What is your view about proud Iranians abroad who have grievances with how Islamic Republic has treated them over 34 years?
— Iran News Now (@IranNewsNow) May 30, 2013
.@HassanRouhani Many good Iranians had to flee the barbarism of the regime in the early years and afterwards. Do you welcome these ppl back?
— Iran News Now (@IranNewsNow) May 30, 2013
.@HassanRouhani IRI constantly threatens Iranians abroad, calls ppl who questioned 2009 election mohareb, makes threats. Will you end this?
— Iran News Now (@IranNewsNow) May 30, 2013
.@HassanRouhani What will you do about all of the political prisoners in Iran? How will you confront the extremist?
— Iran News Now (@IranNewsNow) May 30, 2013
@IranNewsNow “When ppl came out [in #2009], these were #natural & popular #demos“-#Rouhani English-sub speech http://t.co/haBJ0wPJhp
— Rouhani Campaign (@HassanRouhani) May 30, 2013
@HassanRouhani Thank you for pointing this out, but what will you do to correct the wrongs? Those in control in Iran view ppl as traitors.
— Iran News Now (@IranNewsNow) May 30, 2013
@IranNewsNow Govt of #hope & #prudence seeks to eliminate gaps bween our people, create conditions for improved atmosphere
— Rouhani Campaign (@HassanRouhani) May 30, 2013
.@HassanRouhani Would truly hope you mean this and it is not just a campaign slogan. Thank you for your answer though, and good luck.
— Iran News Now (@IranNewsNow) May 30, 2013
@IranNewsNow Thank you yourself, every vote counts. #prudence #hope
— Rouhani Campaign (@HassanRouhani) May 30, 2013