Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei formally endorsed Masoud Pezeshkian as the country’s new president on Sunday, weeks after his victory in the presidential election.
Masoud Pezeshkian officially took oath as the new Iranian president at a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Iran parliament.
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The ceremony was attended by top-ranking political and military leaders as well as foreign diplomats, the supreme leader handed over the signed notice of official appointment as President to Pezeshkian.
In his remarks after receiving the endorsement, Pezeshkian pledged to “pursue justice” and stressed that “the return of the country’s dignity is possible only through unity and adherence to the law.”
“We must join hands to address the problems, needs, and concerns of the beloved people of our country,” he said.
Khamenei, in his speech, urged the incoming government to “work tirelessly” and noted that economic issues are a priority.
He emphasized that strong ties with countries that have helped Iran in the economic arena should be prioritized, with a focus on neighboring countries.
Khamenei also praised the Raisi government for its work internally and externally, as well as the diplomacy pursued by the late Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Meanwhile, Pezeshkian named Mohammad Reza Aref, a veteran reformist politician, as his first vice president. He will replace Mohammad Mokhber who served under President Raisi.
