Iran’s Guardian Council Approves Election Results

The Iranian Guardian Council has announced Monday, the approval of the results of the presidential elections won by reformist Masoud Pezeshkian.

On Sunday, the elected president began his meetings with officials and political figures, in preparation for the transfer of presidential powers and the formation of the new government.
The Guardian Council – a non-elected body of which Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei chooses half of its 12 members – supervises the implementation of the elections, decides on the eligibility of candidates, monitors Parliament’s legislation, and resolves disputes between the government and lawmakers.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place after the president-elect receives an official endorsement by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Meanwhile, Khamenei met on Sunday with acting President Mohammed Mokhber and members of the outgoing government, praising the late President, Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on May 19.
Khamenei expressed his satisfaction with Raisi’s performance, describing him as a hard worker who sought to solve the problems of the general public, and had deep belief in the country’s capabilities.
Regarding foreign policy, Khamenei said that Raisi acted while “taking into account interaction and dignity at the same time.” He added: “Some prominent leaders in the world mention Raisi as an important figure and not as an ordinary politician.”
European Union spokeswoman for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Nabila Massrali said that the 27-member bloc is “ready to engage with the new government in line with EU policy of critical engagement.”