As US-Israel fume, Russia, China back Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
India Today
US President Donald Trump earlier said that no Supreme Leader would last long without the approval of Washington. He also called Mojtaba a lightweight.
Iran's Assembly of Experts on Monday announced Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the next Supreme Leader of the nation. The selection attracted sharp reactions from multiple global powers, including China and Russia, who welcomed the move.
A few hours after the appointment, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Mojtaba, saying that Moscow would stand by Tehran in the upcoming time. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the 73-year-old Russian President expressed his confidence in the mid-ranking cleric and mentioned that he would continue his father’s work with honour and would unite the people of Iran “in the face of several trials.”
"I am confident that you will continue your father's work with honour and unite the Iranian people in the face of severe challenges. For my part, I would like to confirm our unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends,” Putin said.
China, on the other hand, also urged the world to respect Iran’s sovereignty. Calling the appointment of Mojtaba as Iran’s internal matter, Beijing said that it would oppose any attempt that would target the newly-appointed Supreme Leader.
China’s reaction came against the backdrop of the United States’ warning that the newly appointed Supreme Leader would not be able to run the country without the approval from Washington.
“He's going to have to get approval from us. If he doesn't get approval from us, he's not going to last long,” Trump said in a conversation with ABC News.
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