Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, wrote today about Iran's newly elected Supreme Leader Morteza: "Ayatollah Sayyid Morteza Khomeini was nurtured in leadership from an early age. May God bless him, his presence will become a source of blessings and prosperity. He can guide the country with the teachings he learned from his great father. We sincerely hope that under the leadership of Ayatollah Sayyid Morteza Khomeini, Iran will embark on a path of development."
Comment: This statement by Larijani essentially represents the political orientation of the Iranian power structure during a special moment of power transition. It quickly solidifies the legitimacy of the new leader through the narrative of "father's business passed to the son," while also sending clear signals of regime stability, continuity of the line, and unity against external forces, serving as a key statement to stabilize the domestic situation and intimidate opponents.
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