A glimpse of Iran's beauty (Photo: Emily O'Dell)
We must work together to end the unhealthy rivalries and interferences that fuel violence and drive us apart.
— President Rouhani
Those who were surprised to see an Op-Ed penned by the President of Iran in the Washington Post, may also be surprised to learn that Iran’s only Jewish lawmaker will be joining President Rouhani’s delegation to the United Nations this week.
Siamak Moreh Sedgh, the sole representative of the Jewish community in Iran’s parliament, will be the first Jewish lawmaker to accompany an Iranian president to the U.N. After Israel, Iran has the largest Jewish population in the Middle East. Whatever the motives behind it, Iran’s tone has certainly changed on a number of topics–and with President Rouhani scheduled to speak on Tuesday at the U.N., it’s likely that the surprises are just getting started…
The world has changed. International politics is no longer a zero-sum game but a multi-dimensional arena where cooperation and competition often occur simultaneously. Gone is the age of blood feuds. World leaders are expected to lead in turning threats into opportunities. — President Rouhani
