The EU reflects on the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei China and Russia reject any attack on the new ayatollah

The appointment of Iran's top leader, Motjaba Khamenei, has brought a long line both inside and outside the European Union. Yesterday, US President Donald Trumpwarned that thenew ayatollah "will not last long" if it does not have US approval. He made these statements before the name of Iran's top leader was known, but earlier last week he said it would be "unacceptable" to elect Khamenei as leader.

The EU talks about the new ayatollah

The European Union (EU) has taken up the election of Khamenei and recalled that the Iranian regime has committed 'acts that violate international law'.

However, he points out that Mojtaba Khamenei has not received any sanctionsfrom the European Union.

Germany insists the Iranian people must elect their leader

The German Government has also spoken about the appointment and reiterated that it is up to the Iranian people to elect their leader — the election has been made by the Iranian Assembly of Experts. 

"We have repeatedly stressed that the Iranian people should have a decision on their future and, above all, decide who exercises the political leadership of the country and who decides the political destiny of the country," Foreign Affairs spokesman Josef Hinterseher said at a press conference. "This has not happened in the past or even today."

For the German Government, the election of Mojtada Khamenei will give continuity to the previous regime.

Putin shows his support for Iran

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his "constant support" for Iran. "Russia has been, and will remain, a reliable member of the Islamic Republic. I wish the new ayatollah success in the difficult tasks ahead, "Putin stressed in his congratulations.

The head of the Kremlin thus reaffirms Moscow's support for Tehran and its solidarity with "Iranian friends."

Putin added that Khamenei's son's term of office requires "great courage and dedication" in dealing with armed attacks. "I hope he will continue his father's work with honour and will unite the Iranian people in these harsh trials," he added.

China rejects any attack on the new supreme leader 

The Chinese Government has opposed any attack on the new supreme leader in the face of threats from both countries against the new head of state in Iran.

Thus, he has stressed that China "takes note" of the appointment of Iran's new supreme leader as "Iran's decision in line with its Constitution," while calling for "an immediate cessation of military action and a speedy return to dialogue and negotiation to avoid further tensions."

Mahmud Ahmadinejad and Hezbollah congratulate Mojtaba Khamenei 

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei and the Hezbollah party on their "strong relationship" with Tehran.

For his part, Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has highlighted the "wise leadership" of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.