US EditionPutin 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 congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran’s supreme leader, pledges Russia’s steadfast support
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei, who was appointed Iran’s Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts, pledging Tehran “steadfast support” and expressing solidarity with “Iranian friends.” “Russia has been and will remain a reliable partner of the Islamic Republic. Now, as Iran confronts armed aggression, your work in this high office will undoubtedly demand great courage and selflessness. I am confident you wil…
The Iranian government has announced the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the recently murdered supreme leader, as his successor. The appointment has been made despite the warning from President Trump that that name was “unacceptable.” From the alternatives the Iranian government has to face its situation it has apparently chosen to face the attack of the United States and Israel. The idea that this would be a simple, short and fulmin…
Putin pledges ‘Unwavering Support’ to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Russian President Vladimir Putin formally extended his "unwavering support" to Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, signaling a deepening of the Moscow-Tehran alliance.
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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