Al-Monitor- News of an unexpected meeting spread throughIranian mediaJuly 24.Islamic Revolutionary GuardCorps(IRGC) commanders visited the presidential palace that dayfor aface-to-face meetingwith PresidentHassan Rouhani, who was re-electedMay 19 to asecond term.The tete-a-tete caught the attention of Iranian media, which welcomed it and portrayed itas an opportunity for detente following months of heated words between the powerful IRGC and Rouhani'smoderate administration.
During the meeting, Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari, IRGCcommander, congratulated Rouhani on his re-election, saying, The IRGC is ready for comprehensive cooperation with the administration in the realization of the goals of the revolution.Rouhani expressed his appreciation for theIRGC's efforts,expressing hope that during his second term, coordination by all the armed forces will contribute to meeting thepeople's demands more quickly.
The president also stressed, Unity among all forces and institutions is essential for the realization of the Supreme Leader's guidelines and serving the people.Rouhani added that his administration will support the IRGC's servicesto the country and efforts.