‘Cynical violation of law’: Russia, China condemn killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes

2026-03-01 - 12:43

The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes has ignited sharp criticism from Russia and China, who decry the act as a violation of international law and sovereignty. Both nations urge an immediate halt to military operations, highlighting escalating regional instability and a widening geopolitical divide.