ALWAGHT- Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized the urgent need for global action against the crimes of the Zionist regime, which he condemned as a gang of criminals and terrorists.
At a ceremony in Tehran on Sunday, July 28, Ayatollah Khamenei formally endorsed Masoud Pezeshkian as the 9th president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in line with Article 110, Clause 9 of the Iranian Constitution.
Following the endorsement, the Leader praised the fourteenth presidential election as a major victory for the Iranian nation during a crucial test.
“Despite the public sorrow following our martyred president’s death, the 14th presidential election was commendable for being calm, healthy, and competitive, with rivals displaying moral conduct towards the president-elect,” the Leader stated.
Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the emergence of democracy, competition, and integrity in the country as a direct result of the nation's uprising and revolution in response to the dire conditions of the past.
"From the very first day of the Revolution's victory, Imam Khomeini (RA) resolutely established the unprecedented involvement, presence, and influence of the people in the administration of the country," he added, as reported by Khamenei.ir.
In another part of his speech, the Leader addressed the issue of Gaza, describing it as a global concern. He noted, "There was a time when the subject of Palestine was solely a concern for Islamic countries. Today, the issue of Palestine and Gaza has become a general, global concern. From inside the US Congress to the United Nations, the Paris Olympics, and everywhere else, this issue is currently gaining attention and spreading worldwide."
Ayatollah Khamenei condemned the barbaric actions of the usurping Zionist regime, characterizing it as a gang of criminals, murderers, and terrorists.
The Leader also highlighted the martyrdom of countless infants, children, hospital patients, and women in Gaza, stating, "The Zionists' heavy bombs are being dropped on those who have not even fired a single bullet."
