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Three-minute read<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n On Sunday, July 28, 2024, under the shadow of severe factional disputes, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei officially appointed <\/span>Masoud Pezeshkian<\/span><\/a> as the President of the clerical regime. Despite Khamenei\u2019s efforts to present himself as a supporter of Pezeshkian and his upcoming government, the reactions from affiliated media and officials indicated that this alliance would be both superficial and short-lived.<\/span><\/p>\n In the decree read by Khamenei\u2019s chief of staff, Mohammad Mohammadi Golpayegani, the Supreme Leader praised Pezeshkian but also <\/span>set specific conditions<\/span><\/a>: “This endorsement of mine will continue as long as their course in following the true path of Islam and the revolution remains steady.”<\/span><\/p>\n In his remarks, Pezeshkian expressed loyalty to the Supreme Leader and praised the late Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and Ebrahim Raisi, stating, “I am grateful for Khamenei’s kindness and wisdom.”<\/span><\/p>\n State media reported <\/span>notable absences<\/span><\/a> at the inauguration ceremony, including former presidents Mohammad Khatami and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.<\/span><\/p>\n The political climate surrounding the new president’s inauguration was marked by intense power struggles. Citing Khamenei\u2019s faction, <\/span>Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh<\/span><\/a>, former chairman of the regime’s parliamentary security commission, warned, “The purifiers are sharpening their teeth to trap the government. Pezeshkian should know that any price hikes will be his downfall.”<\/span><\/p>\n #Khamenei<\/a>\u2019s Influence and Media Battles Mark Pezeshkian\u2019s Cabinet Selection Turmoil in #Iran<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/CBhsRtyMDA<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) July 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n