Memorial Ceremony for Ahmad Hashemi Rafsanjani: Key Attendees and Significance in Politics

Geopolitical and Regional Implications

Rafsanjani’s influence extended beyond domestic politics into regional diplomacy and Iran’s international relations. The memorial’s attendees, especially figures like Zarif and Salehi, reinforce this legacy.

1. Diplomacy and Iran’s Foreign Policy

Rafsanjani was instrumental in initiating Iran’s engagement with the West during the 1990s and early 2000s. His pragmatic stance towards diplomacy helped lay the groundwork for the nuclear negotiations in the 2010s. Zarif’s presence underscores the ongoing importance of this diplomatic tradition.

The memorial, therefore, also serves as a reminder of Iran’s strategic approach to regional conflicts, nuclear negotiations, and international diplomacy—areas where Rafsanjani’s influence remains palpable.

2. Iran’s Regional Strategy

Regional players—particularly Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and the Gulf States—are acutely aware of Iran’s internal political currents. Rafsanjani’s legacy, emphasizing pragmatic diplomacy and economic pragmatism, influences Iran’s regional policies, such as its engagement with Hezbollah, its stance on Syria, and its approach to Gulf diplomacy.

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