Tallberg Foundation Podcast

This summer, Iranians elected Masoud Pezeshkian, a cardiac surgeon and political reformer, as their new president, surprising many foreign observers who doubted anyone could defeat hardliners. Questions remain about whether he won with or without support from Iran’s Supreme Leader and Revolutionary Guards, and whether he can address the country's significant domestic and international challenges, including reducing Western sanctions. Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian diplomat and Princeton scholar, offers insights into Pezeshkian’s presidency, Iran’s future, and what it means to be a "reformer" in Iran’s complex political landscape. Should the West reconsider negotiations with Iran?