Rouhani 's Hassan Rouhani calls on Iran to take a `` constructive role '' in the region . Rouhani cites `` the victory of commitment and religiosity over extremism and ill tempers '' In Syria , an opposition coalition in that country 's two-year civil war said it hoped Rouhani would end Iran 's support of President Bashar al-Assad 's regime . Ban Ki-moon appealed to traditional conservatives and reform-minded youths . Rouhani spokesman asks winner to set `` a different course '' for Iran .
Rouhani 's Hassan Rouhani calls on Iran to take a `` constructive role '' in the region . Rouhani cites `` the victory of commitment and religiosity over extremism and ill tempers '' Ban Ki-moon appealed to traditional conservatives and reform-minded youths . Rouhani spokesman asks winner to set `` a different course '' for Iran .