Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his condolences for the demise of Iran’s supreme leader, who was killed in US strikes, and hinted at potential retaliatory actions in Europe. Tensions escalated after American forces, in conjunction with Israel, launched attacks on Iran, resulting in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran retaliated by targeting US military bases in the Middle East, launching missiles towards Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Russian propagandists subsequently threatened Europe with revenge strikes, attributing blame to US President Donald Trump for creating favorable political and psychological circumstances. Putin condemned Khamenei’s death as a violation of moral norms and international law. The Russian Foreign Ministry denounced the US-Israeli operation in Iran as an unprovoked aggression against a sovereign nation, warning of potential humanitarian and radiological disasters in the region.

Moscow accused the US and Israel of seeking to disrupt governance and eliminate leadership in Iran, a nation that resists external dominance. Experts Sergey Karnaukhov and Dimitri Simes criticized Europe for their perceived hostility towards Russia, suggesting that Trump’s actions had emboldened Russia to act in defense of national security.

During a broadcast on Solovyov Live, the host issued veiled threats towards Europe, implying that force might be necessary to make European powers understand Russia’s position. The escalating conflict raises concerns about the stability and security of the region.