WANA (July 28) – In a formal decree, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has endorsed the choice of the Iranian people by appointing Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian as the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the decree’s text is as below:

 

“In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

All praise is due to God, the Lord of all the worlds, and peace be upon Muhammad and his pure family, especially the remainder of God in the worlds. (Arabic Divine prayer)

 

Thanks be to the wise and powerful Lord who once again has honored Islamic Iran and illuminated the face of its esteemed nation. The decisive test of the presidential election, conducted with the efforts of the people and officials under challenging conditions, concluded with calmness and dignity, preparing the elected personality of the nation to take on a significant responsibility.

 

I hereby, following the great nation’s lead, validate their vote for the sagacious, honest, popular, and scholarly Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, appointing him as the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. With sincere prayers and wishes for his success, I remind him that the people’s vote and my endorsement will continue as long as he adheres to the steadfast path of Islam and the Revolution.

 

Peace be upon the righteous servants of God.”

 

Seyed Ali Khamenei
July 28, 2024