Iranian president sworn in with chants of 'Death to America, Death to Israel'
His victory has lifted hopes of a thaw in Iran's antagonistic relations with the West that might create openings for defusing its nuclear standoff with world powers.
MASOUD PEZESHKIAN greets supporters at a gathering following his victory in the second round of the Iranian presidential election, in Tehran, earlier this month. (photo credit: WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS)ByREUTERS
