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Iran's Embassy in India Greets New Supreme Leader Amid Regional Tensions

The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has extended formal congratulations on the election of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. The embassy stated the election was conducted according to Iran's constitutional legal mechanisms, reflecting national sovereignty. It further declared that Iran's armed forces would continue their struggle against what it termed the "criminal American and Zionist regimes" with renewed determination. The announcement comes as Iran's military pledges allegiance to the new leader and the IDF reveals it struck Iran's air force headquarters.

Key Points: Iran Embassy India Greets New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

  • Embassy congratulates on new Supreme Leader
  • Election follows constitutional mechanisms
  • Vows continued struggle against US, Israel
  • Military pledges allegiance to new leader
  • IDF reveals strike on Iranian air force HQ
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Iran's Embassy in India extends greetings on election of new Supreme leader

Iran's embassy in New Delhi congratulates on election of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, vows continued struggle against US, Israel.

"The great nation of Iran has once again demonstrated that it determines its own destiny solely through its own will and decision. - Embassy statement"

New Delhi, March 9

The Iranian Embassy in India extended its greetings upon the election of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the Supreme Leader of Iran.

The Embassy said that the election took place in accordance with the legal mechanisms provided for in the Constitution of Iran.

"Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi: In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi warmly congratulates the great nation of Iran and all friends and supporters of the Islamic Republic of Iran around the world on the election of His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran," the statement said.

The statement said that the election shows the manifestation of Iran's sovereignty.

"This election has taken place in accordance with the legal mechanisms provided for in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran and through the vote and decision of the lawful representatives of the Iranian nation. It reflects a clear manifestation of the independence and national sovereignty of the people of Iran," the statement read.

The embassy further said that the armed forces of the country will continue to strike back against the US and Israel.

"The great nation of Iran has once again demonstrated that it determines its own destiny solely through its own will and decision. The election of His Eminence will further strengthen the unity, strength, and cohesion of the Iranian nation. The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue, with renewed determination, their struggle against the criminal American and Zionist regimes. There is no doubt that the final victory will belong to the great nation of Iran," the statement read.

Iran's military and political leaders have pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been named to replace his killed father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader.

The Israel Defense Forces also said in the meantime that it struck Iran's air force headquarters.

"The IDF can now reveal that the IRGC's Air Force Headquarters, the main command-and-control center used to direct the regime's air force activity, was targeted during wide-scale IDF strikes on dozens of Iranian terror regime targets," IDF said in a post on X.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The statement from the embassy is quite strong, especially the part about continuing to strike back against the US and Israel. As an observer, I worry this rhetoric will escalate tensions further. The region doesn't need more conflict.
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Vikram M
A son succeeding his father as the Supreme Leader... reminds me of dynastic politics we see everywhere. The embassy says it's according to their constitution, but does it truly reflect the will of all Iranians? Just a thought.
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Priya S
The timing is intense with the IDF strikes mentioned at the end. India must navigate this very carefully. Our national interest comes first - stability in the Middle East directly impacts oil prices and our economy.
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Rohit P
While we respect the internal processes of another sovereign nation, the combative language against other states is concerning. Diplomacy should be the way forward. Hope the new leadership focuses on the welfare of its people.
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Karthik V
From an Indian perspective, Iran is an important neighbor. We have historical and cultural ties. Let's hope this change doesn't affect the positive momentum in our bilateral relations. The region needs calm, not more fire.

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