Irans Authorities Emphasize Continuity Under New Leader During Conflict

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Tehran, Iran - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has pledged its support for Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed supreme leader of Iran. Following the 88-member Assembly of Experts’ approval of Khamenei as his successor, the IRGC stated that its forces are prepared to “fully obey and sacrifice for the divine commands” of the new leader.

The IRGC’s aerospace, ground, naval, and other major forces issued separate statements of support for Khamenei. The Iranian army, high command of police, Defence Council, and Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib also expressed their readiness to take orders from the new supreme leader.

Influential seminaries across the country, as well as heads of government, judiciary, and parliament, have issued similar statements of support for Khamenei. The powerful 12-member constitutional watchdog known as the Guardian Council described the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as a “balm for the pain” of losing his father.

Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, stated that the process undertaken by the Assembly of Experts was transparent and lawful. He emphasized that the office of the supreme leader must be assisted by all as a “symbol of national unity”.

State television broadcast images of the news of Khamenei’s selection being announced at important mosques in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, and other cities across the country. Mass text messages were sent to Iranians inviting them to gather at Enghelab (Revolution) Square in downtown Tehran and other locations on Monday afternoon.

The new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been tasked with steering the “holy establishment of the Islamic Republic”. He is believed to have acted as a powerbroker with deep connections to the IRGC. His ascension signals continuity for the theocratic establishment that came to power after the 1979 Islamic revolution.

The selection of Mojtaba Khamenei has been met with varying reactions from different groups, but overall, it appears that there is a sense of unity and support for the new leader among many in Iran.

Source: Al Jazeera