Iran’s Rouhani accuses Trump of exploiting rift
Iranians should not allow US President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” approach to harm national unity ahead of parliamentary elections, President Hassan Rouhani said in a speech, lashing out at hardliners over mass disqualification of candidates. “We should not let Trump succeed in creating gaps between the establishment and people ... We should remain united ... Don’t turn your back on (Feb 21) elections. Let’s have a high turn out,” said Rouhani in a speech broadcast live on his official website. “We should not let Trump and those terrorists in the White House isolate Iran.” Iran’s hardline Guardians Council has disqualified about 9,000 of the 14,000 who registered to run in the elections. Moderates say in most cities they have no candidates to enter the race.
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