Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli missile strikes on February 28. Putin called the killing a "cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law."
Key points
- Putin stated Khamenei will be remembered in Russia for his contribution to Russian-Iranian relations and strategic partnership.
- The US President Donald Trump confirmed Khamenei was eliminated in a joint US-Israeli operation.
- Hamas condemned the attack as a "heinous crime" and mourned Khamenei's loss.
- Hezbollah called on regional states and peoples to resist the "aggression" against Iran.
Why it matters
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader following a US-Israeli attack has drawn strong condemnation from Russia, highlighting the deepening international tensions surrounding the event.
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