Imam Khamenei Endorses Rouhani As President
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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani vowed to continue his efforts to end the country's isolation as he was sworn in for a second term on Thursday by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution His Eminence Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamanei.
"We will never accept isolation," Rouhani told a packed audience of Iranian political and military officials in Tehran.
He further stated: "The nuclear deal is a sign of Iran's goodwill on the international stage," he said, referring to the 2015 agreement with world powers to curb its atomic program in exchange for an easing of sanctions."
However, his inauguration came less than 24 hours after fresh sanctions were imposed by US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to tear up the nuclear deal entirely.
Rouhani further issued a call for unity.
"I declare once again that with the election concluded, the time for unity and cooperation has begun," he said.
"I extend my hand to all those who seek the greatness of the country."
Imam Khamenei applauded the high turnout and "enthusiastic participation" in the May election as "signs of the success of the Islamic regime in reinforcing the republican and popular character of the revolutionary regime."
He called on Rouhani to emphasize the "resistance economy" focused on increased employment and national production at a time when the official jobless rate has reached 12.6 percent.
"I confirm the vote and appoint you as president of the republic," Imam Khamenei said in front of a packed audience of Iranian officials.
Rouhani will take the oath of office in Iran's Parliament on Saturday.
The inauguration ceremony is expected to see a record turnout, with delegations from over 100 countries taking part in the event.
He will then have two weeks to present his cabinet to the Parliament for a vote of confidence.
Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team
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