The Supreme Leader handed over a document to Pezeshkian known as the “decree of confirmation,” validating the latter’s right to take office.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s endorsement is to be followed by Pezeshkian’s official inauguration at the Iranian Parliament in two days. It is expected to be attended by over 2,500 people including 70 delegations from foreign countries and international organizations.
Various Iranian officials and dignitaries, including Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi, were present at Sunday’s event.
Upon granting his approval to Pezeshkian, Iran’s Supreme Leader gave a speech pledging to prioritize improving relations with the country’s neighbors. However, he reiterated Tehran’s outrage over the situation in Gaza and its anti-Israel stance. The Iranian Leader, also, slammed the Zionist regime as “a gang of criminals, murderers, and terrorists.”
Following his confirmation, Pezeshkian addressed the gathering himself, pledging to stay in line with Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.
“The responsibility that the Constitution has placed on me is to move towards the clear path outlined by the Supreme Leader,” he stated.