Afghanistan, June 19 -- Putin declined to comment on claims of a plot to assassinate Iran's leader, urging diplomacy and peaceful resolution instead.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has refused to comment on claims of a joint U.S.-Israel plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The remarks were made during a closed-door session with senior Russian news editors in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, June 18.
"I have no interest in discussing this," Putin stated, sidestepping the controversy. His comment comes amid heightened regional tensions following intensified conflict between Iran and Israel in recent weeks.
Instead, Putin stressed the urgent need for a negotiated settlement. He emphasized that all parties must fi...