Ex-president Rouhani congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on leadership

Former president Hassan Rouhani congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran’s new supreme leader, expressing hope the new leader would strengthen unity and protect the country's territorial integrity.

“I ask Almighty God that in these critical and sensitive conditions, as the country faces aggression from attackers, He grant you success in leading the system, strengthening unity, cohesion and national power, and preserving Iran’s territorial integrity,” Rouhani said in the message.

“I also pray for success in advancing the country along the path of progress and development and ensuring justice and welfare for our patient and devoted people,” he added.