A New Leader of the Islamic Revolution Has Been Appointed by the Assembly of Experts

The Secretariat of the Assembly of Experts announced the following statement published on its Eitaa application:

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

To the noble and free people of Iran, peace and God’s blessings be upon you.

The Assembly of Experts extends its deepest condolences for the martyrdom of the great leader, Ali Khamenei (may God sanctify his pure soul), as well as for the other honored martyrs — particularly the courageous and self-sacrificing commanders of the armed forces, and the students of the “Shajarat Tayyiba” school in the city of Minab. The Assembly also strongly condemns the brutal aggression carried out by the criminal United States and the malicious Zionist entity.

The Assembly announces that immediately after the news of the martyrdom and ascension of the wise leader of the Islamic Revolution spread, and despite the critical wartime conditions and the direct threats issued by enemies against this popular institution — and despite the bombardment of the Secretariat’s offices, which resulted in the martyrdom of several staff members and members of the protection team — the Assembly did not cease, even for a moment, its efforts to follow the process of selecting and appointing a leader for the Islamic system.

In accordance with the responsibilities stipulated in the constitution and the internal regulations of the Assembly, the necessary arrangements were made to convene an extraordinary session to appoint the new leader. Coordination was also undertaken to gather the representatives of the Assembly spread across different parts of the country so that the nation would not face a leadership vacuum, despite the constitutional provisions of Article 111 which allow for the formation of a temporary leadership council.

The Assembly affirms — in recognition of the high status of the principle of Guardianship of the Jurist (Wilayat al-Faqih) during the occultation of Imam Mahdi — and the importance of leadership within the system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, that it appreciates the 47 years of wise governance based on the principles of dignity, independence, and strength embodied by the leaders of the Revolution.

After careful and extensive deliberations, and based on the authority stipulated in Article 108 of the Constitution, and out of religious duty and responsibility before God, the Assembly announced during its extraordinary session today the appointment of Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei (may God protect him) as the third leader of the sacred system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, by an overwhelming majority vote of the members of the Assembly.

In conclusion, the Assembly expresses its gratitude to the members of the temporary leadership council stipulated in Article 111 of the Constitution, and calls upon all the people of Iran — especially the scientific and cultural elites in the seminaries and universities — to pledge allegiance to the new leader and preserve unity and cohesion around the axis of the Guardianship.

We ask God Almighty to continue His grace and care for this country and its great people.

Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.

Assembly of Experts 17/12/1404 (Solar Hijri Calendar)