Iran’s Supreme Leader congrats president-elect on election victory, urges national progress

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met on July 6 Iranian President-elect Massoud Pezeshkian, who congratulated him on winning the presidential election runoff.

Khamenei expressed satisfaction with the increased voter turnout and urged Pezeshkian to leverage the nation's potential for progress and prosperity, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

He also offered advice and prayers for Pezeshkian's success. Additionally, Ayatollah Khamenei met with Pezeshkian's rival, Saeed Jalili, on the same day.

Masoud Pezeshkian, a prominent Iranian politician, was recently elected as the president of Iran, defeating his rival Saeed Jalili in the runoff elections. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, plays a significant role in the country's political landscape, often meeting with key political figures and providing guidance and support.