Iran Elects Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as President in Wake of Leadership Tragedy

Pezeshkian's victory prompts questions about the potential for significant change within Iran's entrenched political system.

Masoud Pezeshkian won the presidency, defeating hard-liner Saeed Jalili in a runoff election.
Pezeshkian has pledged to ease the mandatory hijab law and disband the morality police.
Skepticism remains about his ability to enact reforms due to the supreme leader's ultimate control.
The election followed the death of former President Raisi and other officials in a helicopter crash.
Turnout was reported at 49.6%, with some questioning the accuracy of official figures.