Russian Mar 01: Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong reaction to reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in strikes carried out by Israel and the United States. Describing the killing as a “heinous murder” and a breach of international law, Putin conveyed his condolences to Iran’s leadership and people, highlighting Moscow’s longstanding ties with Tehran. The Kremlin’s response underscores rising geopolitical tensions as global powers assess the implications of the Middle East conflict and its broader impact on regional stability and international diplomacy.

