HAVANA, Cuba — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has extended his administration’s “deepest condolences” to the government and people of Iran following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Condemnation of the Act: Díaz-Canel expressed sharp criticism of the killing in a post on X, emphasizing the need for international accountability regarding the event.

• Violations cited: The president stated the event “constitutes an unscrupulous violation of all norms of international law and human dignity.”
• Nature of the crime: Díaz-Canel characterized the killing as a “heinous act.”

Diplomatic Reflections: The Cuban leader highlighted the professional relationship between the two nations and the legacy of the late Iranian Supreme Leader.

• International standing: “In Cuba, he will be remembered as an outstanding statesman and leader of his people,” Díaz-Canel wrote.
• Bilateral relations: The Supreme Leader was noted for having “contributed to the development of friendly relations between Cuba and Iran.”

Final assessment: The statement from Havana underscores Cuba’s stance on international law and its bilateral relationship with Tehran following this development.