Election of the New Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran By the decisive vote of the Assembly of Experts, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei (May his exalted shadow be prolonged) has been elected as the third Leader of the Islamic Revolution. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Georgia expresses its sincere joy and satisfaction at this wise and worthy choice, and warmly extends its congratulations to His Eminence, to the great and resilient people of Iran, and especially to our dear compatriots in Georgia