Tehran - In a decisive display of constitutional continuity and national solidarity, senior Iranian military commanders, political leaders, and heads of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches have formally pledged their allegiance to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
The succession follows the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in an act of U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran. Despite this profound loss, the Islamic Republic has demonstrated remarkable institutional resilience, ensuring the uninterrupted stewardship of the nation during a period of heightened external pressure.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Leader, now carries forward the mantle of the Islamic Revolution, with his swift and unanimous endorsement by top officials reflecting deep ideological cohesion within the establishment.
Across the nation, widespread domestic reactions have begun to unfold.
Pezeshkian: New Leader ushers in era of national honor and unity
President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the election of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as heralding "a new era of honor and authority for the Iranian nation."
In a statement, Pezeshkian said the selection manifests "the embodiment of the will of the Islamic Ummah in strengthening national unity."
The statement underscored the foundational role played by the late Leader “in preserving the system and elevating the Revolution,” which he stressed signals “a solid foundation for Iran's future."
He hoped Iran would reach "a brilliant horizon of sustainable independence, scientific and technological progress, and comprehensive development."
Pezeshkian also said the decision made by the Assembly of Experts to elect Mojtaba Khamenei reflected the “wise and decisive” choice of
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