Putin Condemns US-Israel Strike on Iran's Khamenei
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the US and Israel's killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a 'cynical violation' of morality and law. Putin expressed 'deepest condolences' to Iran's leadership and people, calling Khamenei an 'outstanding statesman' who contributed to Russian-Iranian relations. Russia's foreign ministry also condemned the strike as a 'political assassination' and called for immediate de-escalation in the region. The Kremlin had previously urged restraint before the strikes, which Tehran has vowed to avenge despite US threats.