Masoud Pezeshkian took the oath of office as Iran’s ninth president before Parliament on Sunday, marking the official start of his four-year term.
The ceremony, which saw attendance from dignitaries representing over 80 countries, was conducted by Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei.
In a solemn vow taken before the Holy Quran, Pezeshkian pledged to uphold the Islamic Republic’s official religion, Islam, and the nation’s Constitution. “As president, in the presence of the Holy Quran and before the Iranian nation, I swear to Almighty God that I will safeguard the official religion, the system of the Islamic Republic, and the Constitution of the country,” Pezeshkian declared. He further committed to dedicating his efforts to serving the people, promoting ethical values, and advancing justice.
The inauguration follows Pezeshkian’s victory in the July 5 runoff election. He succeeds the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in May, prompting the need for an early election.
The ceremony was attended by senior Iranian political and military figures, members of Parliament, and representatives from 88 countries. Approximately 600 journalists from both Iranian and international media were present to cover the event.
According to Article 121 of the Iranian Constitution, the presidential oath must be administered in Parliament, with the president taking the oath in front of legislators and members of the Constitutional Council. Following the inauguration, Pezeshkian is required by law to present his final cabinet list to Parliament for approval within two weeks.