Days before the vote, Mr. Rowhani promised Iranians he would bring major changes.

就在选举的几天前，鲁哈尼向伊朗人承诺将带来重大变革。

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While Rowhani indicated he favors improving ties with the international community.

虽然鲁哈尼表示他赞成改善与国际社会的关系。

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Still, Rowhani, a former nuclear negotiator, suggests there is room from compromise.

而身为前核谈判代表的鲁哈尼表示仍然有妥协的余地。

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Mr Rowhani's allies say he will withdraw his application if Mr Rafsanjani decides to run for president.

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The official IRNA news agency quoted Rowhani on Wednesday saying the 78-year-old Rafsanjani "will definitely not" be a candidate.

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Another prominent figure Hassan Rowhani, Iran's former nuclear negotiator and confidant to ex-President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, also put forward his name.

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