ALWAGHT- Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has praised the Iranian people for their participation in the Friday presidential election and urged the president-elect to follow the path of the late President Ebrahim Raeisi.
In a message on Saturday, the Leader stated, "This remarkable response to the artificial uproar over boycotting the elections, which was instigated by the enemies of the Iranian nation to sow despair and a sense of deadlock, is a brilliant and unforgettable achievement."
He added, "All the honorable candidates and those who tirelessly worked for weeks to secure their victory share in this honor and reward."
Ayatollah Khamenei praised the Iranian nation for organizing a presidential race within a short constitutional timeframe after the "great tragedy of the loss of Martyr President" Ebrahim Raeisi, and for holding "free and transparent elections on two consecutive Fridays," resulting in the selection of a president by majority vote, calling it a blessing from God.
"The respected electoral officials performed their duties with the necessary speed and full integrity, while the dear people, driven by a sense of responsibility, created a vibrant and passionate scene, filling the ballot boxes in two rounds with more than 55 million votes," the Leader noted.
"Now that the Iranian nation has elected its president, I congratulate the nation, the president-elect, and all those involved in this critical moment, particularly the enthusiastic youths at the election headquarters of the candidates. I urge everyone to cooperate and focus on the progress and increased honor of the country," he added.
He further emphasized the importance of continuing the path established by the late President Ebrahim Raeisi.
"I also advise President-elect Pezeshkian to place his trust in God the Most Merciful and to look ahead to long and bright horizons. In following the path of Martyr Raeisi, he should make full use of the country's ample capacities and potentials, particularly the young, revolutionary, and faithful human resources, to ensure the comfort of the people and the progress of the nation," Ayatollah Khamenei stated.
He also expressed gratitude to the armed forces for maintaining the country's security during the elections and to all officials and government bodies that contributed to the transparent voting process.
