Rouhani calls for referendum on Iran's confrontation with US
Former president Hassan Rouhani urges a public vote on whether Iran should continue its standoff with the United States.
Key Takeaways
AIFormer Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has called for a national referendum on whether to continue Iran’s confrontation with the United States, stressing the need to respect the will of the people on this issue.
Iranian media published a video of Rouhani’s meeting on August 31 with several officials who served during his presidency.
During the meeting, Rouhani emphasized that official positions in the state are a public trust, and that no one has the right to govern unilaterally or by divine mandate.
The former president referred to the Prophet’s example of consulting the people, underscoring the importance of returning to citizens as the true holders of authority and power.
Alignment with current officials
Rouhani’s remarks echo the positions of current President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, both of whom have expressed support for negotiations with the United States.