Russian President Vladimir Putin declared “unwavering support” for Iran as he congratulated Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on being tapped as the Islamic Republic’s new leader. Putin fired off a telegram to Khamenei — the son of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — on Monday, vowing the Kremlin would remain a “reliable partner” to Iran amid the ongoing war. “At a time when Iran is opposing armed aggression, your tenure in this high post will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication,

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