Pezeshkian does not deny crises
By Hossein
Kanani Moghadam
Secretary-general of Iran’s Green Party
The truth is that our elites have a comprehensive awareness of the Iranian society’s realities in all their dimensions. For example, in the joint meeting of party secretaries with the president, much harsher topics were laid out than in the media managers’ session.
The gathering of party secretaries included reformists and conservatives, naturally a place for a clash of views; Yet despite the tougher remarks, it was free of controversy. Regarding positive and negative reactions to the media meeting, we must bear in mind that the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has consistently advised officials not to send out signals of weakness.
On the other hand, the Leader’s firm advice is to maintain fair criticism and avoid politicization. Therefore, it is wrong that some, due to political rivalry or attempts to gain prominence, go after the president with attacks.
We must not play ball on the enemy’s turf. Pezeshkian has repeatedly shown that he graciously accepts fair and benevolent criticism. Even in his discussions with elites, tough words are spoken, but the president listens to opposing views with an open demeanor. Accordingly, it is wrong to turn a statement or comment we believe should not be publicized into a tool for settling scores.
What Pezeshkian stated in the media managers’ session were realities that must be addressed among elites and officials in order to find a solution. Because in facing any crisis, three approaches are possible: slipping from one crisis into another, finding a solution, or outright denial of the crisis. Based on what I know of Pezeshkian, I am confident he is not one to deny or sweep problems under the rug, nor is he aiming just to ride out the crisis. Pezeshkian seeks to tackle the crisis and find answers.
That is why those remarks needed to be brought to the table among elites. We must not make the proper approach to dealing with problems an issue for the country and its people. One of the sweet fruits of the recent war was unity and cohesion, which must under no circumstances be undermined.
The article first appeared in
Persian on IRNA.