Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed on Friday that all government policies are formulated in coordination with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, emphasizing national unity amid regional tensions. The declaration came during his address praising public participation in International Quds Day rallies, which saw nationwide demonstrations supporting Palestinian causes.
Pezeshkian stated his administration prioritizes military preparedness against what he called "US and Israeli aggression," referencing the February 28 joint attacks that killed former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The president vowed to continue following religious and legal guidelines set by the leadership, calling this alignment "the foundation of national solidarity."
The remarks follow Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as supreme leader last Sunday by the Assembly of Experts, succeeding his father. Analysts suggest the transition comes amid heightened Middle East tensions, with Iran maintaining its missile defense systems on high alert following retaliatory strikes against Israeli and US targets earlier this year.
