Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the election of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei as Islamic Revolution’s new leader.
In a congratulatory message to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, Putin said that he was confident that you would continue his father’s work with honor and would unite the people of Iran in the face of serious challenges.
Emphasizing that Russia will continue to support Tehran, he reaffirmed his unwavering support for Tehran and his solidarity with Iran.
Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei was formally introduced as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution early Monday, March 9, 2026, following a decision by the Assembly of Experts. On February 28, the leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei was martyred in a terror attack by the US and Israeli criminal regimes.
