Russian President Vladimir Putin declared “unwavering support” for Iran as he congratulated Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on being tapped as the Islamic Republic’s new leader.
Putin fired off a telegram to Khamenei — the son of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — on Monday, vowing the Kremlin would remain a “reliable partner” to Iran amid the ongoing war.
“At a time when Iran is opposing armed aggression, your tenure in this high post will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication,” Putin’s message said.
“I am sure that you will honorably continue your father’s work and unite the Iranian people.”
Khamenei — who has already been dismissed by President Trump as a “lightweight” — was chosen as the regime’s new leader just eight days after his 86-year-old father was killed in US-Israeli strikes on his Tehran compound as Operation Epic Fury got underway.
With Post wires
