India Finalises Delegation For Khamenei Funeral; Ceremonies Begin July 4

India will send an official delegation to Iran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral after PM Modi received an invitation from Tehran.

India's official delegation reflects its longstanding diplomatic ties with Iran.

Source : ANI

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• Iran invited PM Modi to attend Khamenei's funeral.
• India sends Governor, MoS for Khamenei's funeral.
• Khamenei's funeral ceremonies scheduled July 5-9.

India will be represented at the funeral ceremonies of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei by Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, according to Iranian sources. The development comes days after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the ceremonies personally. 

Invitation To PM Modi

On June 26, President Pezeshkian extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to attend the funeral and burial ceremonies for the late Iranian leader. Diplomatic sources said the invitation was formally conveyed to New Delhi ahead of the commemorative events scheduled across Iran.

July ceremonies

The commemorative events are scheduled to take place from July 5 to July 9 across several Iranian cities. Ceremonies will be held in Tehran and Qom on July 5, 6 and 7, with the final rites expected to take place in Mashhad on July 9.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran for nearly three decades, was killed on February 28 during the opening day of large-scale US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran. His death marked a major political turning point for Iran and prompted reactions from governments around the world.

India has maintained longstanding diplomatic ties with Iran while also strengthening strategic partnerships with several countries in the region. The decision to send an official delegation to the funeral reflects New Delhi's continued engagement with Tehran during a period of political transition.