Russian President Vladimir Putin described the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a ‘deliberate crime’ and a violation of ethics and international law in a condolence message he sent to the Iranian president. Iranian media confirmed the killing of Khamenei and his family in a U.S.–Israeli airstrike. Iranian authorities declared 40 days of mourning. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Khamenei’s killing is a victory for the Iranian people and for victims around the world.”