U.N. 's Ban Ki-moon calls on Iran to take a `` constructive role '' in the region . He was also Iran 's lead nuclear negotiator from 2003 to 2005 and holds seats on several powerful decision-making bodies . Rouhani cites `` the victory of commitment and religiosity over extremism and ill tempers '' as his country seeks to build bridges with its neighbors, including Saudi Arabia. British Foreign Office spokesman asks winner to set `` 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 '' as his country seeks to build bridges with its neighbors, including Saudi Arabia. British Foreign Office spokesman asks winner to set `` a different course '' for Iran .