In a significant political development, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been formally appointed as the successor to his esteemed father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The appointment by a council of influential Iranian clerics took place on Sunday, March 8, local time, following the passing of his father due to what was described as a combined Israel-America attack. This immediate transition marks a pivotal moment for the nation.
The powerful clerical body officially declared, in a statement quoted by AFP, that Mojtaba was “appointed and introduced as the third leader of the holy system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on the decisive vote of the honorable representatives of the Assembly of Experts.” This pronouncement underscores the profound influence of the Assembly in shaping Iran’s leadership trajectory.
Amidst escalating regional tensions and what was characterized as “brutal aggression from America and Israel,” the clerical council affirmed its resolute decision. They stated unequivocally that there was not a moment’s hesitation in the selection of the new leader, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the succession process despite external pressures.
The significant news of Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation to leadership resonated widely across Iran, with numerous national media outlets promptly reporting the development. Prominent publications and broadcasters, including the Tehran Times, Press TV, and the Iranian news agency Fart, all covered the momentous announcement, signaling its profound national importance.
Further details provided by the Tehran Times confirmed the official procedure, stating that the Assembly of Experts, acting with an overwhelming majority vote, formally introduced Ayatollah Haj Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the undisputed third leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This unanimous endorsement solidifies his position at the helm of the nation’s spiritual and political framework.
Summary
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei telah secara resmi diangkat sebagai penerus ayahnya, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, menyusul wafatnya sang ayah akibat dugaan serangan Israel-Amerika. Pengangkatan ini dilakukan pada Minggu, 8 Maret, oleh dewan ulama Iran yang berpengaruh, Majelis Ahli. Mereka secara resmi menyatakan Mojtaba sebagai “pemimpin ketiga sistem suci Republik Islam Iran” melalui pemungutan suara yang menentukan.
Dewan ulama tersebut menegaskan keputusan tegas ini tanpa ragu di tengah meningkatnya ketegangan regional dan “agresi brutal dari Amerika dan Israel.” Berita penting ini bergema luas di seluruh Iran, dengan media nasional seperti Tehran Times dan Press TV segera melaporkan pengumuman penting tersebut, mengukuhkan posisi Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei sebagai pemimpin ketiga yang tak terbantahkan di negara itu.