Seyed Ali Mojani: The assassination of the country’s legitimate leader is an act directed against national sovereignty and constitutes a violation of international law — the government remains in place, and Iran is acting within the framework of its Constitution.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East with deep concern. We emphasize the importance of diplomatic efforts to achieve de-escalation and ensure stability in the region,” reads the statement of the Georgian Foreign Affairs Ministry.According to the Foreign Ministry, Georgian embassies are ready to assist Georgian citizens as needed.“We advise Georgian citizens to follow the official guidance and take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety.Our embassies in the region remain fully operational and ready to assist Georgian citizens as needed,” the Ministry said in the statement posted on its Facebook page.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday morning during US-Israeli air strikes, state media confirms.President Trump said Khamenei was "one of the most evil people in History" and urged Iranians "take back their Country".In Iran, there are celebrations in several cities, with others mourning in the streets - one local tells BBC Persian that Khamenei's death means the "world has become a better place now".More than 200 people have been killed across Iran, the Red Crescent says. At least 108 were killed when US and Israeli strikes hit a girls' school, Iran says.

The Georgian Embassy in Iran issued an alert for Georgian citizens and called on them to refrain from travelling to Iran due to the current situation in the region.“In case of necessity, please, contact the Embassy via hotline: +98 912 299 77 26; +995 599 98 01 89; +995 595 31 16 61; +98 912 075 83 97,” the Embassy said.United States President Donald Trump said the U.S. has begun “major combat operations” in Iran.

“Just a few minutes ago, I met with one of the most knowledgeable and well-known figures on Georgian affairs and Caucasian geopolitics. According to his proposal, the most effective position that Iran should state is the following: ‘Iran did not start the war, and under the Charter of the United Nations, Iran has the legitimate right to self-defense.’ I agree with his statement,” wrote the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Georgia, Seyed Ali Mojani, on the social network X. For your information, Israel announced that it has launched a “preventive strike” against Iran. According to Israeli media, the “initial phase” of a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran will last four days.

The Georgian Embassy in Israel urges Georgian citizens to follow local authorities’ instructions as given on the Embassy’s Facebook page.According to the Embassy, given the current situation of a complex security environment, the following recommendations should be taken into notice:“Upon hearing red alarm signal, follow the instuctions of the local authorities: search for a shelter (it is desirable to know the location of the nearest shelter in advance, close doors and windows if being in a building, find the protected space; if in a street and no shelter available in proximity, lie on the ground and cover your head with hands; if in a car, stop the car, step out, find the shelter, or lie on the ground covering your head by hands;At the recommendation of the local government, crowding at the entrances of buildings is unacceptable; You may leave the building 10 minutes after the alarm signal ends, unless otherwise instructed; It is forbidden to approach a downed air or similar object. If you find one, notify the police.For citizens on a tourist visit, when hearing alarm signals, refrain from leaving a hotel or avoid crowded areas. Avoid areas with large concentrations of law enforcement officers.Additional security information will be available on the Israel Defence Forces Home Front Command website. Also, please follow the embassy’s pages for updated information.In case of urgent need, please contact the Georgian Embassy in Israel at the following number: +972 526 919092, a hotline operating 24/7.We wish peace to Israel and the Israeli people,” the Embassy said.