Rouhani was elected on a platform to save Iran 's dying economy and increase political liberties , writes Ali . Iranian leaders are aware that economic pressure is increasing the public anger , she writes . Rouhani served as Iran 's first nuclear negotiator ... allowing U.N. inspectors to visit Iran 's nuclear sites . Fathi says Rouhani 's relationship with the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is an issue .
Rouhani was elected on a mandate to save Iran 's dying economy and increase political liberties , writes Fathi . Iranian leaders are aware that economic pressure is increasing the public anger , she says . Rouhani served as Iran 's first nuclear negotiator ... allowing U.N. inspectors to visit Iran 's nuclear sites . Fathi says Rouhani 's relationship with the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is an asset .