Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on appointment

Published 09 Mar, 2026 03:54pm 1 min read
Russian President Vladimir Putin. – Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin. – Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran’s new leader, the Kremlin said.

Putin said he was confident Khamenei would continue his father’s work “with honour” and unite the Iranian people “in the face of severe trials”.

He added that he wished to “confirm unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends”.

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