Lavrov Calls Assassination of Iran's Former Leader 'Unacceptable'
Russia's foreign minister condemned the killing of former Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and members of his family.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned the assassination of the former leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with members of his family, describing the act as "completely unacceptable," according to Mehr News.
The Tehran-based agency reported the remarks without providing further details on when or how the assassination occurred, or the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Khamenei's family members.
Lavrov's condemnation aligns with Russia's broader diplomatic posture of expressing solidarity with Iran on matters the Iranian government characterizes as attacks on its leadership.
The report did not include additional reaction from other governments or international bodies regarding the reported assassination.
Further details on the incident and any resulting investigation were not included in the available report.
Sources
- Lavrov blasts assassination of Iran Leader as ‘unacceptable' — Mehr News (Iran)
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