Regime change Sound off on the victory of 'pro-reform' candidate Hassan Rouhani for Iran's president This is the Iranian Spring This represents an entirely new direction for Iran After Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, anyone is an improvement His reputation as a centrist and reformer bodes well for the future of U.S.-Iran relations He's in a position to bring the crisis in Syria to a close by pulling the plug on Assad and Hezbollah It's too early to say what his election means for the future Rouhani's reputation for moderation could give Iran more time to develop nuclear weapons Ayatollah Khamenei is the real power in Iran -- Rouhani will bring new style, same substance Iran is not going to end its nuclear program or abandon Hezbollah Rouhani is a Shi'ite cleric who ran with Ayatollah Khamenei's approval and who believes in the Mahdi -- Iran is still dangerous Other View Results Loading ...