Iranians Mixed on Candidacy Of Khatami
Susan Modaress reports from Tehran on reactions to a possible run by former President Mohammad Khatami in the June presidential elections.
With Iranian presidential elections less than three months away, eyes have turned to former presidents to succeed incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Ali Motahari, a member of parliament, recently called on former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami to run in the upcoming presidential elections. Khatami was succeeded by Ahmadinejed in 2005.
Motahari's comments have been echoed among Iranians who remember Khatami as the president who brought somewhat of an intellectual and cultural renaissance during his eight years of presidency, while practicing a moderate approach when dealing with the West.
"We were very proud of Khatami when he would travel the world to represent our nation," says Sassan, a 32-year-old carpenter. "If Khatami runs, he has my vote."
