Vladimir Putin assured Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader of Iran, of "Russia's unwavering support" for the Islamic Republic.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of support to Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader of Iran, after he was appointed to the position. Putin expressed "steadfast support" for Tehran and emphasized solidarity with Iranian friends.

In his message, the Kremlin leader reaffirmed that Russia has been and will remain a reliable partner for Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of the war in the Middle East, and Putin's support underscores the close relationship between the two countries.