File 033001
Email Exchange on Iran Presidential Election and Trump's Foreign Policy (File 033001)
Email correspondence from May 2017 discussing the Iranian presidential election results, Hassan Rouhani's victory, and commentary on Trump's approach to Iran policy.
Summary
Jeffrey E. exchanges emails with Alireza Ittihadieh regarding the 2017 Iranian presidential election in which incumbent Hassan Rouhani defeated hardline challenger Ebrahim Raisi. The correspondence includes analysis of Rouhani's challenges in delivering on promised reforms within Iran's hardline-dominated judiciary and security apparatus, as well as commentary suggesting Trump's skepticism of Rouhani's ability to effect change is justified.
From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Sent: 5/22/2017 9:52:07 AMTo: Alireza IttihadiehSubject: Re: Iran and Trump Speech.i told you this would happen. its going to get a lot worse before it gets better.On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 2:58 AM, Alireza Ittihadieh <> wrote:Mr. Rouhani's supporters also expect his victory, with 57 percent of the vote, to bolster hisoutreach efforts to the West and the pursuit of more foreign investment to lift Iran's ailingeconomy.For those who voted for Mr. Rouhani, there was a feeling of tremendous relief that hischallenger, the hard-line cleric Ebrahim Raisi, who criticized the nuclear deal with the UnitedStates and other Western powers, had lost."Bye-bye, Raisi," the crowds chanted during the street gatherings."He faces a difficult task," Fazel Meybodi, a Shiite Muslim cleric from the city of Qum, said of Mr.Rouhani. "Now he must provide more freedoms, break the hard-line monopoly on the state-runradio and television, and increase freedom of press."To achieve all that, Mr. Rouhani must persuade the hard-line-dominated judiciary and securityforces to change their outlook, Mr. Meybodi said. "If he fails to deliver on at least 70 percent ofthose promises, his future is dark," he added.For decades, Saudi Arabia and Iran have competed for religious leadership and politicalinfluence across the Muslim world and beyond.Trump is correct, however, Rouhani needs a chance to act.V-BRplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byHOUSE OVERSIGHT 033001return e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 033002