Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Backs New Supreme Leader
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has pledged its support for Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the newly selected supreme leader of Iran. This announcement comes in the wake of the country's Assembly of Experts choosing Ayatollah Khamenei to succeed his father, as reported by Iranian state media.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has affirmed its backing for Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been appointed as the new supreme leader of Iran. The support was declared following the decision by the country's Assembly of Experts to select Ayatollah Khamenei as the successor to his father, Iranian state media revealed.
The powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also known as the IRGC, plays a significant role in Iran's political landscape and has historically allied itself closely with the country's supreme leadership. By endorsing Ayatollah Khamenei, the IRGC is signaling its commitment to the continuity of governance and the preservation of the principles championed by the Khamenei family.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's ascension to the position of supreme leader follows the passing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who held the esteemed role for several decades. The selection process, overseen by the Assembly of Experts, culminated in Ayatollah Khamenei's appointment, marking a significant transition in Iran's political leadership.