Text of His Eminence's Response:
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Without a doubt, the era we are living in has unique conditions and characteristics that demand respected scholars to have a proper and precise understanding of the times: "A scholar aware of his era is not overwhelmed by ambiguities." Therefore, I thank you, my dear children, for this sense of responsibility. I must say that I do not endorse or name any specific individual. However, I recommend that you choose someone who is religious, knowledgeable, committed, revolutionary, and a follower of the thoughts and path of the late Imam Khomeini, "may God's mercy be upon him," and the esteemed Leader of the Revolution. This individual should have the ability to connect with the world, defend the oppressed, and prioritize serving and loving the people above all.
Each of the honorable candidates and their supporters must ensure that ethics are central to their actions. Any form of defamation, slander, false accusation, or creation of division and despair is not permissible. God willing, with these characteristics, you respected scholars will once again invite all noble people to participate in this election and disappoint the enemies.
I pray to Almighty God for the success of everyone.
Hussein Noori Hamedani
14 June 2024 (7 Dhū al-Ḥijja, 1445)