After reports of the election of Mojtaba Chamenei as the fresh ultimate leader of Iran in many cities of the country, crowds of people celebrating the spiritual authorities' decision appeared. The United States administration sees the situation differently — Donald Trump hoped that the death of the erstwhile leader would lead to the weakening or collapse of the Ayatollah strategy of power.
Ajatollah Ali Chamenei died during 1 of the attacks carried out by the United States and Israel in Iran's territory. Since his death, there have been speculations in the planet about who will take the function of ultimate leader and in what direction Iranian politics will follow. On Sunday, at least any of these doubts were dispelled — the Assembly of Experts announced that the fresh country leader was the boy of the late leader, Mojtab Chamenei.
Shortly after the authoritative announcement, crowds of supporters of the fresh leader began to gather in many Iranian cities. People took to the streets despite ongoing Israeli and American raids. authoritative messages showed participants in the demonstration with Iranian flags and portraits of the fresh leader. The slogans of support were chanted, and patriotic songs sounded from the speakers.
The celebrations were held, among others, in Tehran and in Meshched, the hometown of Ali Chamenei. At the entrance to the Shrine of Imam Rezy in Meszcheda a immense mural depicting the late leader appeared.
Some residents stressed that the election of a fresh leader ended a period of uncertainty that has continued since the death of the erstwhile ajatollah. After a week of mourning and waiting, many Iranians expressed their satisfaction with clergy decisions. Among the convention participants there were opinions that Mojtaba Chamenei was the best prepared individual to lead the state and the Shiite community.
During the demonstration there were besides statements about the future of the country. any participants stressed that Iran should keep and strengthen its political position and global authority.
There were besides recordings on the net from the western town of Kermanshah, where explosions caused by Israeli bombings were heard during the assemblies. Nevertheless, the assembly chanted Israel’s slogans and declared loyalty to the fresh leader.
There were besides critical voices alongside public demonstrations of support. On social media, any Iranians expressed the belief that the choice of the boy of the erstwhile leader would put an end to the chances of major political changes in the country. There were besides concerns that tensions with the West could translate into a more hard situation for average citizens.
The Iranian opposition posted a recording online from Tehran, on which a group of people were to chant the slogans of opposition against Mojtaba Chamenei before officially announcing his choice.
The choice of a fresh leader surely does not meet the expectations of the Washington authorities. Donald Trump hoped that the death of Ali Chamenei would lead to a weakening of the power strategy in Iran. In the meantime, the decision of the Assembly of Experts to entrust his son's function means a continuation of the current political course.
The American president commented on the situation on Sunday, assessing that the fresh leader might not stay in power long if he did not gain wider public support.
Comment: As you can see, a large part of Iran's society does not want “forced democratisation” which the US authorities in Iran are seeking.
