Putin Congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on Iran’s New Leader, Reiterates Support for Tehran

9 March 2026

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, sent a telegram to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, to congratulate him on becoming the new leader of Iran.

The message, published on the Kremlin’s website on Monday, the 9th, reaffirmed Moscow’s “unwavering support for Tehran” and says that “Russia has been and will continue to be a reliable partner of the Islamic Republic”.

“At the moment Iran is opposing armed aggression, your tenure in this high office will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication. I am sure you will continue honorably the work of your father and unite the Iranian people,” Putin’s message said. Source: Associated Press.

*Content translated with assistance from Artificial Intelligence, reviewed and edited by the Editorial Team of Broadcast, the real-time news system of Grupo Estado.

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