Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed support on Monday for Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Mojtaba, son of the country's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei who was killed in a US-Israeli strike last week, was declared his successor early Monday.

According to Anadolu Agency, Pezeshkian expressed his endorsement of the new leader on the US social media platform X, stating that "the valuable election of Ayatollah Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei is a manifestation of the people's will to govern." Pezeshkian emphasized that the nation's challenges could be addressed through Mojtaba's leadership, fostering an environment of trust and participation among the populace. He also conveyed his hope for Mojtaba's success in maintaining unity and advancing an independent Iran.

The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with more than 1,200 fatalities, including senior military officials, and over 10,000 injuries due to a US-Israeli offensive on Iran since February 28, as reported by Iranian authorities. In response, Tehran has launched drone and missile strikes against Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.