Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, appointed Abdul-Ali Aliaskari as head of the IRIB. The following is the full text of this edict issued on May 11, 2016. His Eminence also appointed Mr. Sarafraz as member of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace. Before the appointment as head of the IRIB, Mr. Sarafraz was a member of this council.
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Dr. Abdul-Ali Aliaskari, (may his achievements continue),
Considering the resignation of Mr. Mohammad Sarafraz and thanking him for his heartfelt revolutionary and valuable endeavors – which should never be forgotten - I appoint you who enjoys a revolutionary background and who has managerial experience in the national media, as head of the IRIB.
What is advised, is contained in detail in my edict to Mr. Sarafraz. Therefore, I strongly enjoin you to attend to planning, observe fundamental strategies, attract, preserve and train revolutionary and competent forces, show efficient presence in the area of cyberspace, and trust and rely on Allah the Exalted.
I ask Almighty God to bestow success on you.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
Ordibehesht 22, 1395
May 11, 2016