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The presidential elections in Iran in 2013 were held at a time when the country faced significant challenges in economic, political and foreign policy areas. The economy was under heavy sanctions imposed on Iran due to its nuclear program. Hassan Rouhani, who was elected president at such times, had an aim to improve the image of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the international community and to show that he and the government were ready to deal seriously with the West, for which he created a cabinet of ministers,...