In its statement, the office of the Grand Ayatollah commemorated the memory of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution and expressed hope that the new leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran would be granted divine success in serving the Iranian nation and preserving national unity and solidarity.
The full text of the statement reads as follows:
In the Name of God, the Most High
While honoring the memory of the late leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Khamenei, we express our hope that his esteemed successor will be granted divine success and support in serving the great nation of Iran, repelling the harm of its enemies, and safeguarding national unity and solidarity.
21 Ramadan 1447 AH
Office of Ali al-Sistani – Najaf
