U.N. 's Ban Ki - moon called on Iran to take a ` ` constructive stance '' in the conflict . Rouhani cites ` ` the victory of peace and tolerance over extremism and ill tempers '' Hassan Rouhani appealed to traditional conservatives and reform - minded Muslims . British Foreign Office spokesman asks winner to choose ` ` a different course '' for Iran .
U.N. 's Ban Ki-moon calls on Iran to take a `` constructive role '' in the region . Rouhani cites `` the victory of commitment and religiosity over extremism and ill tempers '' Hassan Rouhani appealed to traditional conservatives and reform-minded youths . British Foreign Office spokesman asks winner to set `` a different course '' for Iran .