01.03.2026 13:40
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first statement following the assassination of Iranian religious leader Khamenei. In a phone call with Iranian President Pezeshkian, Putin stated, "It is a deliberate crime that violates all standards of human morality and international law."
The United States and Israel continued their attacks on Iran that began yesterday, while Iran's religious leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack on his residence.
40 DAYS OF MOURNING DECLARED
Iranian media confirmed that religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks by the United States and Israel. Following Khamenei's death, 40 days of mourning were declared in Iran. A 7-day official holiday was announced across the country.
PUTIN CALLS PEZESHKIAN
While Khamenei's assassination caused a significant public outcry, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Iranian President Pezeshkian.
"A DELIBERATE CRIME THAT VIOLATES INTERNATIONAL LAW"
Putin stated that targeting Iran's slain Religious Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was "a deliberate crime that violates all standards of human morality and international law."
During the phone call with Pezeshkian, Putin expressed his sorrow over Khamenei's death and offered his condolences, condemning the United States and Israel.