Rouhani calls for referendum on Iran's confrontation with US

Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has advocated for a nationwide vote on whether Iran should persist with its current conflict with the United States. In a meeting on August 31 with several former officials from his administration, Rouhani stressed the importance of honoring the public's wishes in such matters. He stressed that state officials are entrusted with public service and that no one possesses the right to rule unilaterally or under divine authority.

Rouhani invoked the example of the Prophet, who consulted with the people, to emphasize the significance of returning to citizens as the ultimate source of authority and power. His comments align with those of the current president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and the Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who have both expressed support for engaging in negotiations with the US.