Putin Refuses To Comment On Khamenei Assassination Talk, Backs Political Solution

Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to discuss the possibility of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei being assassinated by Israel or the U.S. during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Asked directly about a potential strike, Putin said he “didn’t even want to talk about it.” He reiterated Russia’s support for a peaceful solution and defended Iran’s right to nuclear energy. Watch