Publish Date: 5 March 2024 - 11:12

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed the Iranian nation's turnout in the recent elections for the parliament and the Assembly of Experts.

Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a tree-planting ceremony on National Arbor Day on Tuesday.

He also thanked the organizers of the elections and whoever assisted in holding the elections as glorious as possible, including the security forces. 

Referring to the flood in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Ayatollah Khamenei called for the continuation of providing relief services to the flood-hit areas.

The Leader also planted three saplings on the occasion of National Arbor Day.

Earlier on Tuesday, Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholmhossein Mohseni-Ejei planted a fruit sapling.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi also planted a sapling on the occasion of National Arbor Day.

During the ceremony, the Iranian President stressed the necessity and importance of protecting the environment.

MP