The Cabinet said the selection represents not merely a transfer of leadership responsibilities but also the strength of the country’s legal foundations and the foresight of the Assembly of Experts in safeguarding the continuity of the Islamic Revolution.

According to the government’s official information portal, the full statement by the Cabinet of the Islamic Republic of Iran reads as follows:

“In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

Ayatollah Haj Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei,

The 14th administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran sincerely congratulates you on your selection by the Assembly of Experts for Leadership. This decision was made with prudence and a sense of responsibility at a critical moment for the country and the Islamic community.

This selection is not merely a transfer of responsibility in the position of leadership. It also reflects the institutional maturity of the Islamic Republic, the strength of the system’s legal foundations and the insight and foresight of the nation’s experts in safeguarding the continuity of the Islamic Revolution. The decision opens the way to a new phase of stability, dignity, strength and prudent governance for Islamic Iran.

At the same time, we once again extend our condolences over the unjust martyrdom of the wise, courageous and devoted leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. We offer our sympathies to Imam Mahdi, to you, to his respected family, to the seminaries, to the great nation of Iran and to freedom-seeking people around the world.

That distinguished leader guided the Islamic Revolution with authority during some of the most difficult periods of contemporary history. Through profound wisdom, exceptional resolve, strategic insight and steadfast faith, he left a lasting legacy for Iran and the Islamic world—one of dignity, independence, progress, self-reliance and resistance. Today, that legacy stands as a major asset for the future of the country and an inspiration for free nations worldwide.

The 14th administration also expresses appreciation for your scholarly background, moral character and years of service alongside the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution. Your distinguished character and your scholarly, religious and managerial qualifications are regarded as valuable assets for guiding the Islamic community.

Your effective presence beside that great leader and your deep understanding of the principles of the Islamic Revolution, the ideals of the late Imam Khomeini and the strategic needs of the country provide important support for continuing the path of dignity, progress and justice in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Undoubtedly, under your wise leadership, the conscious and responsible support of the nation’s institutions, officials and people will be the main factor in preserving national unity and continuing the country’s path of progress and strength.”