New President Ebrahim Raisi pledged at his swearing-in ceremony (Al Jazeera) yesterday to pursue diplomacy and international engagement. A U.S. State Department spokesperson urged Iran (BBC) to “advance diplomatic solutions” regarding stalled nuclear talks.
Iran’s Raisi Promises to Pursue Diplomacy
Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during his swearing-in ceremony at the parliament in Tehran, Iran, August 5, 2021. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/ via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.