‘Cynical murder’ – Putin condemns Khamenei killing
Naija News • 1d ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family, describing it as a “cynical” act that violated moral and legal norms.
In a condolence message addressed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and released by the Kremlin, Putin expressed sympathy over the deaths.
“Please accept my deep condolences in connection with the murder of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Ali Khamenei, and members of his family, committed in cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law,” Putin said.
Iranian state media reported that Khamenei, 86, was killed on Saturday in air strikes carried out by Israel and the United States.
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