Leader formally endorses Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran’s 9th president

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has formally endorsed Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran’s new president. At a ceremony broadcast live on state television on Sunday, Ayatollah Khamenei gave his official approval for Pezeshkian, who emerged victorious in the second round of the presidential vote on July 5.

Leader says Israel failed to defeat resistance despite huge support by US, others

Leader calls for 'constructive interaction' between parliament, new government

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the success of the newly-elected President Masoud Pezeshkian in performing his duties is the success of all Iranians.

Leader hails Iranian nation for 'brilliant job', greets president-elect

Ayatollah Khamenei has thanked all presidential candidates and the Iranian people and state officials in a message.

Leader hails people's participation in Iran's presidential runoff vote

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed the Iranian people's "active involvement" in the presidential election as polls opened nationwide Friday.

Imam Khomeini sought massive public participation at elections

The founder-leader of the Islamic Revolution once said in a historic address that the people are ultimate decision-makers, who have the right to choose their leaders.

Leader says voter turnout 'backbone' of Islamic Republic; Friday runoff 'very important'

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has underscored the turnout of Iranians in the presidential runoff election on Friday as the “backbone” of the Islamic Republic.

Leader says high voter turnout makes Iran proud, disappoints enemies

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a high voter turnout in the upcoming presidential election makes Iran proud and helps the Islamic Republic overcome its enemies.