US EditionPutin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader on his appointment
Putin praised Mojtaba Khamenei for continuing his father's work and reaffirmed Russia's role as a reliable partner amid regional conflict and U.S.-Israel tensions.
- 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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Russian President Putin Extends Greetings, Support to Iran's New Supreme Leader
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Putin congratulated the new leader "at time when Iran is confronting armed aggression. I am confident that you will honorably continue the cause of your father and rally the Iranian people. I wish to reaffirm our unwavering support for Tehran," as quoted by RT News. World News | Russian President Putin Extends Greetings, Support to Iran's New Supreme Leader.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Russia’s support as Mojtaba Khamenei is set to be installed as Iran’s new Ayatollah. By World Israel News Staff Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on succeeding his father as the Islamic Republic’s top authority, highlighting the close relationship between Moscow and Tehran. In a statement released by the Kremlin, Putin emphasized Russia’s support f…
Putin Offers "Unwavering Support" To Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday pledged "unwavering support" to Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed after his father and predecessor was killed in US-Israeli strikes.
Profile: Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, third Leader of the Islamic Revolution
Iran has elected Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, a distinguished scholar, political luminary, war veteran, and son of the martyred Leader, as the third Leader of the Islamic Revolution at a pivotal moment in the country’s history.
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