In response to the possibility of Israel and the United States targeting Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Russian President Vladimir Putin has chosen not to engage in discussion about it.

During a meeting with senior news agency editors in St. Petersburg, Putin emphasized his disinterest in addressing this sensitive issue.

He noted that the Iranian people are rallying around their leadership in Tehran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly suggested that Israel's military actions could lead to regime change in Iran, while US President Donald Trump recently stated that Washington knows where Khamenei is 'hiding' but will not kill him 'for now.'

Putin highlighted the ongoing political complexities within Iran and the consolidation of society around the country's leadership.

He stressed the need for all parties involved to seek peaceful solutions that respect both Iran's right to pursue peaceful nuclear power and Israel's right to security.

Putin has maintained communication with Trump and Netanyahu, offering Moscow's ideas on resolving the conflict while ensuring Iran's access to civil nuclear energy.

The status of Iran's underground uranium enrichment facilities remains intact according to Putin.

He emphasized the importance of finding a solution that addresses all parties' concerns before taking any further action.

When questioned about potentially providing Iran with modern weapons for defense, Putin referenced the strategic partnership treaty signed in January and stated that no formal requests for assistance have been made.

Russian officials have expressed their opposition to US strikes on Iran, warning of potential destabilization in the Middle East.

Moscow has also offered to help ensure Iran's interests in nuclear energy by taking enriched uranium from them and supplying nuclear fuel for civil energy programs.

Putin emphasized maintaining a 'very good relationship' with Iran and addressing Israel's security concerns.