Vladimir Putin sent congratulations to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on his election.
“Now that Iran is facing armed aggression, your activities in this high position will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication,” the Kremlin said in a statement. “I am confident that you will continue your father’s work with honor and unite the Iranian people in the face of harsh experiences.”
Putin also declared “unwavering support” for Tehran and “solidarity with Iranian friends.” “Russia has been and will remain a reliable partner of the Islamic Republic,” the congratulatory message said.
Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is the second son of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in an Israeli air strike during a joint Israeli-American operation against Iran. On March 9, Iranian agencies announced that Mojtaba Khamenei had become the new supreme leader. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps swore allegiance to him, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as “a manifestation of the Islamic nation’s desire to strengthen national unity.”
Donald Trump has previously stated that he wants to personally participate in choosing Iran’s new supreme leader, and said he will not accept anyone who continues Ali Khamenei’s policies. On the eve of Mojtaba Khamenei’s election, Trump to talk In an interview with ABC News, the new leader “will have to get approval from the United States” or else “he won’t last long.” by words Fox News anchor Brian Kilmeade spoke with Trump, who said he was “not satisfied” with the election of Mojtaba Khamenei.