Kremlin Maintains Contact with Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Kremlin stated it remains in constant contact with Iranian leaders regarding what it terms 'outright aggression' against Tehran and expressed deep disappointment over recent developments. Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a 'cynical' murder. The Russian Foreign Ministry accused the U.S. and Israel of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted Russia is analyzing the situation and maintaining dialogue with Iran and other regional countries amid deteriorating relations despite prior negotiation efforts.