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Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader on his appointment
Putin expressed confidence in Khamenei's leadership during regional conflict and reaffirmed Russia's role as a reliable ally with unwavering support for Tehran, Kremlin said.
- Monday's Kremlin statement said Vladimir Putin congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his election as Iran's Supreme Leader, quoting 'To His Excellency Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei... please accept my sincere congratulations on your election as Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.'
- The Assembly of Experts' public confirmation arrived after several days of delay, with Iranian state television announcing early Monday that Mojtaba Khamenei was selected as supreme leader.
- Reaffirming ties, Putin pledged continued support for Tehran and said, 'I would like to reaffirm our unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends.'
- The U.S. raised warnings, with Trump saying Mojtaba Khamenei — or any leader chosen without American approval — 'is not going to last long', on Monday.
- The Kremlin framed the message as reinforcing Russia's partnership with Tehran, as Putin's congratulations underscored Moscow's close ties and officials feared Mojtaba Khamenei could be targeted amid tensions.
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Putin offers Mojtaba Khamenei ‘unwavering support’
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, and offered his “unwavering support” on Monday. “Today, as Iran is opposing an armed aggression, your work in this high post will certainly require immense courage and selflessness,” the Russian president said in a statement. In a widely anticipated move, a body of…
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Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader and reaffirms Russia’s ‘unwavering support’ for Tehran
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his congratulations to Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following his selection to succeed his father, the recently killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Sunday, expressing Russia's unwavering support for Tehran. Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed to the Islamic republic's top post on Sunday after his father Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
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