Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez delivered a forceful condemnation of the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader during a solemn visit to the Iranian Embassy in Havana on Thursday. The First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba characterized the killing of Grand Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei as a “flagrant violation of all norms of international law and human dignity” resulting from what he termed “vile aggression” by the United States and Israel.
In a carefully orchestrated diplomatic gesture, Díaz-Canel signed the official Book of Condolences while expressing Cuba’s “deep sorrow and grief” over the incident. The Cuban leader memorialized Khamenei as “the outstanding statesman and leader of the Iranian people” who had played a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral relations between Havana and Tehran.
The president extended formal condolences on behalf of both the Cuban government and citizens, offering sympathy to the late leader’s family, associates, and compatriots. The ceremony at the diplomatic mission featured the presence of Iranian Ambassador Zabihollah Naderi, alongside Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla and Director General of Bilateral Affairs Carlos Miguel Pereira Hernández.
This embassy visit followed earlier statements Díaz-Canel made through social media platforms regarding the February 28th attacks against Iran. The Cuban leader had previously asserted that these actions not only breached international legal standards and the UN Charter but also derailed nuclear negotiation efforts while jeopardizing regional and global stability.
On March 4th, the president further amplified his criticism via social media, declaring that Cuba aligned with international appeals demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities against Iran and Lebanon. He specifically denounced what he described as “political assassinations and indiscriminate attacks” that have resulted in child casualties and escalated tensions throughout the Middle East.
Díaz-Canel emphasized Cuba’s diplomatic position advocating for respect toward national sovereignty and territorial integrity across the region. He called for an end to military actions that damage civilian infrastructure and cause human suffering in Arab Gulf states, nations with which Cuba maintains friendly cooperative relations. The Cuban leader reiterated the necessity of upholding principles of neighborly conduct, moderation, and peaceful dialogue during this critical juncture in international affairs.