Russia has condemned the killing of Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani, according to a report citing Al Jazeera. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said during a briefing that Moscow strongly denounces actions aimed at harming the leadership of sovereign Iran, particularly assassinations targeting its officials.

The report states that on Tuesday, Israel killed Iran’s security chief Larijani and Basij paramilitary commander Soleimani. The following day, Israel’s defense minister claimed responsibility for the killing of Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib. The incidents mark a sharp escalation in hostilities between Israel and Iran.

The developments have drawn international attention as regional powers respond to the rising violence. Russia’s condemnation underscores its opposition to attacks on Iranian leadership, while tensions continue to mount across the Middle East.