Iran's New President Prepares For His Inauguration

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Endorses Hasan Rouhani As President -- The Guardian

Supreme leader gives official approval to Rouhani, who won landslide victory in presidential elections on 14 June

Iran's supreme leader has formally endorsed Hasan Rouhani as the country's president, opening the way for the moderate cleric to take over from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

In a ceremony broadcast live on state television on Saturday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave his official approval for Rouhani. As the ultimate authority in Iran, Khamenei has the final say in all key matters, including Rouhani's upcoming selections for key cabinet posts, such as the foreign and intelligence ministers.

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