Rouhani’s legacy of pragmatism and moderation gains renewed relevance amid Iran’s sensitive leadership transition phase.
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Rouhani’s legacy of pragmatism and moderation gains renewed relevance amid Iran’s sensitive leadership transition phase.
![Hassan Rouhani is on the first state visit to France by an Iranian president in nearly two decades following the lifting of sanctions against his country, January 28, 2016 . [Chesnot/Getty Images]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GettyImages-507220682-1772667475.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
These were the updates on the US-Israeli attacks on Iran for Thursday, March 5.
