TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a statement provided by the Kremlin, gave his "unwavering support" to new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
The Russian leader said he was confident Mojtaba would continue the elder Ali Khamenei's work "with honor" and unite the Iranian people "in the face of severe trials."
Putin confirmed "unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends."
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei?
Mojtaba Khamenei, born on September 8, 1969, in Mashhad, is the second son of Ali Khamenei, Iran's former supreme leader, who was killed in an Israeli strike on February 28.
An 88-member Assembly of Experts named him the Islamic Republic's new supreme leader on March 8, just over a week into a fierce war with the US and Israel.
Mojtaba is often described as enigmatic and, at the same time, one of the most influential figures in Iran's power corridors. He is known to have kept close links with the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which many believe calls the shots in the country.
Iran's Assembly of Experts urged the Iranian people to stand behind the newly chosen leader and "keep unity."
However, Mojtaba is seen as a continuation of his father's legacy and hardline rule. US President Donald Trump previously said appointing Khamenei's son would be "unacceptable," adding Iran's new leader was bound not to "last long" should the appointment not be coordinated with Washington.
"They are wasting their time. Khamenei's son is a lightweight," US outlet Axios quoted Trump as saying.
Israel's defense minister last week said that whoever is chosen as Ali Khamenei's successor would be a "target for elimination."
Read: Iran Strikes Israel as Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Power
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