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India Sends Low-Profile Delegation to Khamenei's Funeral, Raising Eyebrows
The Hindu·Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Bihar Governor Hasnain and Minister of State Margherita are likely to represent India at Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral in Tehran. Commentators are calling the funeral a 'big opportunity' for India to reshape its West Asia policy. Critics say the choice of delegation suggests India has not recognised the event's strategic importance.
Why It Matters
Iran is a critical partner for India — from the Chabahar port to oil imports and connectivity to Central Asia. Who India sends to a major Iranian state event signals how seriously it takes that relationship.
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