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Iranian Presidential Elections Wrap Up Final Day of Campaigning

While the presidential elections do make a difference to the Iranian people, the country's nuclear policy, its role in the region, and its foreign policy are unlikely to change because these policies are still directed by the supreme leader.

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By Karim Sadjadpour
Published on Jun 13, 2013

Source: MSNBC

Speaking on MSNBC's Mitchell Reports, Carnegie's Karim Sadjadpour explained that while the presidential elections do make a difference to the Iranian people, the country's nuclear policy, its role in the region, and its foreign policy are unlikely to change because these policies are still directed by the supreme leader.

About the Author

Karim Sadjadpour

Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Karim Sadjadpour is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on Iran and U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East.

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Karim Sadjadpour
Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
Karim Sadjadpour
Political ReformDemocracyMiddle EastIran

Carnegie India does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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