Former parliamentary head Larijani aims to take part in Iran's presidential race.
Should he be chosen, ending US sanctions against Iran and enhancing the nation's economic condition would be his top priorities, Larijani informed reporters.
Born into a prominent family, Larijani served as parliament speaker from 2008 to 2020. His more moderate stances, notably in foreign policy, have earned him recognition. In 2005, he was handed the responsibility of leading the nuclear talks with the West. However, he relinquished his role as the primary negotiator after two years due to major disagreements with populist President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
In 2015, the nuclear agreement was nullified by the Trump administration, who then restored their sanctions against Tehran. Efforts to reinitiate talks over the deal have been unsuccessful thus far.
Last Friday, the former reformist central bank head Abdolnasser Hemmati also declared his candidacy for the presidential contest. He had previously joined the 2021 race and secured 8.4 percent of the votes.
The Guardian Council will decide on the eligibility of the candidates. Their verdict is expected on June 11. Just like many other contenders, Larijani was barred from campaigning in the election three years ago.
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If Larijani manages to secure a spot in the upcoming presidential election, his primary goals would be to lift US sanctions on Iran and enhance the nation's economic well-being. Regrettably, Larijani faced exclusion from campaigning during the previous presidential election three years ago, highlighting the influence of the Guardian Council in candidate approval.
