According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his condolences to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei following the killing of senior Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an airstrike earlier this week.
In a message published by Iran’s state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and reported by Russian outlets including TASS, Putin expressed deep sympathy over the loss, describing Larijani as a key figure in Iran’s leadership and a strong ally of Moscow.
“Please accept our deepest condolences on the death of the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Larijani,” Putin said. He praised the late official as a “true friend” of Russia who played an important role in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. According to the Russian president, Larijani’s contributions to bilateral relations would not be forgotten and “will remain in our hearts.” See More In Details…