March 9, 2026
Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader and reaffirms Russia’s ‘unwavering support’ for Tehran
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his congratulations to Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following his selection to succeed his father, the recently killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
TL;DR
- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his selection as Iran's new supreme leader.
- Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike on February 28.
- Putin pledged Russia's "unwavering support" and "solidarity" with Iran, calling Russia a "reliable partner."
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps pledged allegiance to the new leader.
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated he intended to be involved in selecting Iran's next leader and was reportedly unhappy with Mojtaba Khamenei's choice.
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