Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, describing it as a “deliberate crime.” In his first comment on the matter, Putin stated while offering condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that “the assassination of Khamenei was carried out in flagrant violation of all human moral values and international law.”
Putin noted that “the killing of Khamenei is a deliberate murder that violates all standards of human morality and international law.” According to a statement issued by the Kremlin, Putin praised Khamenei’s role in developing friendly relations between Russia and Iran.
Iran announced the death of Khamenei on Saturday following a US-Israeli missile attack. The Iranian government has declared 40 days of mourning and a week-long public holiday, while the Revolutionary Guard and the Iranian army issued statements vowing to avenge the killing.
