Hassan Rouhani

HuffPost talks to Iran expert Suzanne Maloney ahead of Friday's vote.
It has long been clear what most Iranian voters want.
Iranians will likely want to see a continuation of what has improved little by little.
Hassan Rouhani is trying to fend off the fierce challenge of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi.
And if the Trump administration retains its tough stance on Tehran, it may end up boosting a powerful cleric linked to the massacre of thousands of political prisoners.
“I will confront anyone who wants to tamper with the results of the people’s vote."
“It will take him a long time and will cost the United States a lot, until he learns what is happening in the world.”
“The restrictions against travel by Muslims to America... are an open affront against the Muslim world and the Iranian nation in particular."