Al-Monitor- News of an unexpected meeting spread through�Iranian media�July 24.�Islamic Revolutionary Guard�Corps�(IRGC) commanders visited the presidential palace that day�for a�face-to-face meeting�with President�Hassan Rouhani, who was re-elected�May 19 to a�second term.�The tete-a-tete caught the attention of Iranian media, which welcomed it and portrayed it�as an opportunity for detente following months of heated words between the powerful IRGC and Rouhani's�moderate administration.

During the meeting, Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari, IRGC�commander, 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 the��IRGC's efforts,��expressing hope that during his second term, coordination by all the armed forces will contribute to meeting the�people'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 services��to the country and efforts.

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