Who is Masoud Pezeshkian, the sole candidate in favor of reform?

Further underlining the expectations placed on Pezeshkian, Vaezi shared that many are urging him to facilitate an endorsement from former President Rouhani. "Many people talk to me, asking me to speak to Former President Hassan Rouhani so that he supports Pezeshkian. This is what the people tell us... We hope that the candidate himself will more clearly reflect to the people what is necessary for change," Vaezi added. However, skepticism about Pezeshkian’s potential for genuine reform is growing with five of the six candidates staunchly pro-regime.