Russia Congratulates Iran's New Supreme Leader Amid Crisis

Moscow: Russia has once again proved its firmness on the world political stage by congratulating Iran's newly-appointed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei. Russian President Vladimir Putin has become the first world leader to declare support for Mojtaba amid the chaos following the death of Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack on February 28. In a solemn statement issued by the Kremlin, Putin said, "I am confident that you will carry forward your father's legacy with honor and unite the Iranian people in this time of crisis." Putin's move is not just a greeting, but a clear message to Washington that Russia will stand shoulder to shoulder with Iran instead of bowing to Western pressure. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump has warned Tehran of serious consequences if it takes an aggressive stance on this appointment.