Khamenei Funeral: India Sends Delegation to Iran for State Ceremony

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:38 AM on 03 Jul 2026

India will send a high-level delegation to Iran to attend the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain will represent India. Iranian authorities expect millions of mourners and several foreign dignitaries to attend the official funeral ceremony.