Iranian Embassy Statement on the Selection of Mojtaba Hosseini as Supreme Leader
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Jakarta has officially announced the appointment of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei as the Third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This announcement was conveyed through an official press statement on Monday, 9 March 2026, following escalating political and security developments in Tehran.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Hosseini, son of the late Ayatollah al-Uzma Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was elected after obtaining a majority vote of more than 85 per cent from the Assembly of Experts (Leadership Council of Experts). The election was conducted in accordance with Articles 107 and 108 of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Constitution.
The appointment of the new leader occurred amid national mourning following the death of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The Iranian Embassy stated that this succession demonstrates the resilience of Iran’s system of government, which depends not on a single individual but on a system of law and divine values.
In his official statement, the newly appointed Supreme Leader immediately assumed military command, including leadership of the 30th phase of Operation “Promise of Truth 4” (Va’deh Sadegh 4). This operation is described as a response to a series of military aggressions that have been ongoing since late February 2026.
The Iranian Embassy in Jakarta also released comprehensive data regarding the impact of attacks that occurred during the period of 28 February to 9 March 2026. Iran affirmed that it possesses the legitimate right to defend its territorial integrity in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter. Tehran accused the United States of repeated diplomatic betrayals, ranging from the unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018 to military attacks during negotiations in June 2025 and February 2026.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will utilise all of its capabilities and capacity to confront this criminal aggression until such aggression is halted, or until the UN Security Council fulfils its duties in accordance with Article 39 of the UN Charter,” stated the official announcement.
On the other hand, Tehran stated its commitment to maintaining good relations with neighbouring countries in the region based on principles of mutual respect and national sovereignty. The Iranian Embassy in Jakarta concluded its statement with hope that the international community would support Iran’s efforts in confronting ambitions for warfare in the region.