Iran parliament endorses President Rouhani's diplomatic outreach

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Source: Reuters

Iran parliament endorses President Rouhani's diplomatic outreach

By Marcus George and Jon Hemming
DUBAI | Wed Oct 2, 2013 8:29am EDT

(Reuters) - Iran's parliament strongly endorsed President Hassan Rouhani's diplomatic bid to dispel mistrust at the United Nations last week during a visit which ended with an historic phone call with President Barack Obama, Iranian media said.

The backing from the assembly, controlled by political factions deeply loyal to Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a further sign that Rouhani has the support of the Iranian establishment, though there are some rumblings from hardliners.

Khamenei, the most powerful figure in Iran, has yet to publicly comment on Rouhani's trip.

Rouhani briefed parliamentarians on his trip, including discussions on Iran's nuclear dispute with the West and regional relations, the student news agency ISNA said late on Tuesday.

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[Old and In the Way]

1. The moderates must be in control in the Parliment.

Perhaps this is an indicator on the waning political strength of the RW religious conservatives? It's amazing how quick you can find common ground...when you look for it. Hope the Teapublicans meet a similar fate.