Kayhan newspaper says Pezeshkian wants to form the third Khatami government
Kayhan wrote that with less than a week left until the 14th presidential election of the Islamic Republic of Iran, members of Rouhani’s cabinet, which have become symbols of inefficiency and mismanagement in Iran’s political discourse, are playing a special role in Masoud Pezeshkian’s campaign in various ways.
On the other hand, Pezeshkian has subtly distanced himself from being labeled as the third Rouhani government, and despite the fact that Khatami’s government did not leave a remarkable legacy either, he is more inclined to present himself as a continuation of Khatami rather than being labeled as a continuation of Rouhani’s government.
Chain media claiming reform, such as Ham Mihan and Sazandegi, also, understanding the aversion towards Rouhani’s government for Masoud Pezeshkian, have focused their efforts on presenting him as the continuation of Khatami’s government.
