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Iran's president-elect Hassan Rouhani has made it clear to the world that he seeks to follow a more moderate path than his soon-to-be predecessor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He also promised to make his country’s nuclear energy program more transparent, but said Iran would not halt it. Mr Rouhani, 64, was elected as Iran's new leader Sunday and will take office August. Rouhani wants to improve international relations the USA and seek “constructive interaction the world.” He also hopes that the crippling economic sanctions imposed Iran can be lifted. He told the USA that diplomatic relations could be restored if the White House respects Iran's right to nuclear power.

Mr Rouhani was the top negotiator Iran's nuclear negotiating team. He believes it is time Iran to be more accepted, saying: "We are ready to show greater transparency and make it clear to the whole world that the steps the Islamic Republic Iran are completely international frameworks." He added that: "The Iranian nation has done nothing to deserve sanctions." The White House stated: "If he lives to his obligations the U.N. Security Council resolution to come clean this illicit nuclear program, he will find a partner us." British Prime Minister David Cameron said: "If they don't go the path nuclear weapons, then they can become a full part the international community."