TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, cast his vote in the 2024 presidential runoff election on July 5th in Tehran. 

This marked his second public appearance at a polling station in a week, as he also voted in front of dozens of reporters in the first round of the election on June 28th.

After casting his vote, Ayatollah Khamenei took a few minutes to speak to the reporters. The following is the full text of his remarks: 

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Praise God, it is a good day. It’s a day when the people are present and are participating. It’s a day when our dear people are actively involved in an important political matter of the country, that is, the elections. I’ve heard that people’s enthusiasm and interest are greater than before. I hope that is the case. If that is the case, it is something to be pleased about. God willing, our dear people will be able to vote and choose the best [candidate]. At this stage, people should naturally make a greater effort to finish the task so that tomorrow, God willing, we will have our president. God willing, may God grant success to our nation, help our country to develop, and shower His grace and mercy upon all those who are working hard on this path.

May God’s greetings, mercy, and blessings be upon you.