politics

March 2, 2026

Putin calls Khamenei's assassination ‘cynical violation of all moral and legal norms’

The Russian President has condemned the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader

Putin calls Khamenei's assassination ‘cynical violation of all moral and legal norms’

TL;DR

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his family.
  • Putin described the assassination as a cynical violation of human morality and international law.
  • The US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on February 28, hitting major cities including Tehran.
  • The White House cited missile and nuclear threats from Iran as justification for the attack.
  • Iranian state television reported the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
  • Iran's Supreme National Security Council will temporarily assume the duties of the Supreme Leader.

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