Ghalibaf: "Although the loss is hard for us, we are encouraged by the leadership and guidance of his worthy successor."
The Speaker of Parliament: "Every year at this time, we looked forward to a heartfelt and strategic meeting with him, preparing for another year of efforts and diligence in the legislative post. But no matter how hard the loss of the Supreme Leader is for us, no matter how heartbreaking the void after him is, we are encouraged by the governance and leadership of his worthy successor."