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Putin Condemns Khamenei Assassination, Warns of Fallout

3/1/2026

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Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, condemned the assassination of Ali Khamenei as a 'cynical violation' of human morality and international law.
He expressed condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and cited Khamenei's role in strengthening bilateral Russian-Iranian relations.
Iran declared a 40-day mourning period after Khamenei's death in US-Israeli airstrikes.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called the attacks an 'irresponsible step' and warned they could jeopardize ongoing talks on Iran's nuclear program.

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Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, condemned the assassination of Ali Khamenei as a 'cynical violation' of human morality and international law.
He expressed condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and cited Khamenei's role in strengthening bilateral Russian-Iranian relations.
Iran declared a 40-day mourning period after Khamenei's death in US-Israeli airstrikes.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called the attacks an 'irresponsible step' and warned they could jeopardize ongoing talks on Iran's nuclear program.