Putin condemns US-Israel killing of Iran’s Khamenei in official letter

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday, saying the death, which occurred during attacks by Israel and the United States, was a “cynical violation” of norms.

In his letter to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, Putin made the statement that the Kremlin made public after Khamenei’s death. Saturday’s bold daylight attacks eliminated Khamenei as well as several other senior Iranian leaders, including the Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

“Please accept my deep condolences in connection with the murder of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, and members of his family, in cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law,” Putin said.

Putin continued: “In our country, Ayatollah Khamenei will be remembered as an outstanding statesman who made great personal contributions to the development of friendly Russia-Iran relations and bringing these relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.”

“I ask you to convey my sincere condolences and support to the family and friends of the Supreme Leader, the government and the entire Iranian people,” he added.

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani condemned the joint US-Israeli attacks that rained down on his country on Saturday during the UN Security Council meeting.

Iravani accused the US of undermining its claims to maintain international stability while attacking a sovereign country for its “domestic” activities.

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Demonstrators gather in Basra, Iraq, on February 28, 2026, to protest US and Israeli attacks on Iran. (Haidar Muhammed Ali/Anadolu via Getty Images)

“Neither the contract nor the international law Accepting the internal issues of a state as a justification for the use of force by other states. Iravani said that the rule of law will be replaced by the rule of force.

“Iran will continue to exercise its right of self-defense with determination and without hesitation until the aggression ends completely and clearly.”

On Saturday morning, President Donald Trump ordered the execution of Operation Epic Rage, citing Tehran’s continued efforts to develop nuclear weapons.

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“The policy of the United States, and particularly of my administration, has always been that this terrorist regime can never have a terrorist regime.” nuclear weapon. I will say it again. They could never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said in a statement about the attack on Saturday.

Trump said the aim of the attacks was to “defend the American people by eliminating potential threats from the Iranian regime” and that the attacks came after Iran refused to give up its development plans. nuclear capabilities.

This map shows the targets of Iran’s retaliatory strikes. (Fox News)

Iravani described the attack as a continuation of the United States’ long-standing aggression against Iran.

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“Mr. President, this morning the US regime, jointly and in coordination with the Israeli regime, launched an unprovoked and premeditated attack against the Israeli regime. Islamic Republic of Iran “For the second time in recent months,” Irvani said, referring to US attacks on nuclear enrichment sites last year. “The US president and the prime minister of the Israeli regime have publicly claimed responsibility for this act of aggression and have clearly stated regime change as their goal; an unmistakable admission of their intention to violate Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

Fox News’ Leo Briceno and Reuters contributed to this report.

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