US President Donald Trump told the "New York Post" that he was "not happy" with the election of Iran's new supreme leader, Agence France-Presse reported. He was referring to the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader, BTA reported.
Mojtaba is the second son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the previous supreme leader of Iran, who was killed at the beginning of the Israeli-American offensive.
Trump had stated that he wanted to participate in the election of a new supreme leader of Iran.
At the same time, a rally of thousands of people in support of Mojtaba Khamenei was held in Tehran today.
"God is great!", "Death to America!", "Death to Israel!", chanted the thousands of Iranians who gathered in "Engelab" Square. They waved Iranian flags.
Earlier today, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his election as Supreme Leader of Iran, TASS reported, citing a congratulatory message published on the Kremlin website.
"Dear Mr. Hosseini Khamenei, please accept my sincere congratulations on your election as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran", the statement said.
"For my part, I would like to confirm our unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends. Russia has been and will be a reliable partner of the Islamic Republic", according to the same source.
"Now that Iran is resisting armed aggression, your activities in this high position will undoubtedly require great courage and selflessness", the statement added. "I am confident that you will continue your father's work with honor and unite the Iranian people in the face of harsh trials".
"I wish you success in solving the difficult tasks facing you, as well as good health and strength of spirit," Putin added.