In a strong reaction to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, both China and North Korea have issued statements condemning the act. China's Foreign Ministry termed it a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty and security, asserting that it contravenes the principles of the United Nations Charter and fundamental international relations norms. China has called for an immediate cessation of military operations against Iran, demonstrating its firm stance against what it sees as unjust aggression.

North Korea joined China in this condemnation, labeling the ongoing military offensive from the United States and Israel against Iran as an 'illegal act of aggression.' According to statements from North Korea's Foreign Ministry, these military campaigns constitute a gross violation of Iran's sovereignty and a stark example of Washington's 'gangster-like' behavior. The North Korean regime emphasized that the actions by its military allies are a reprehensible form of aggression that disregards international law.

This unified condemnation from both nations highlights the growing concerns over military interventions in sovereign states, indicating a potential shift in geopolitical alliances against perceived Western aggressions. As both China and North Korea strengthen their positions, the implications of such statements could strain US relations with these countries and escalate tensions in international diplomacy regarding Iran.