🌐 Geopolitical🇮🇳 India
India Sends Delegation to Tehran as Khamenei's Funeral Begins
The Hindu·Saturday, 4 July 2026
Bihar Governor Hasnain and Minister of State Margherita attended Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremony in Tehran. Former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid represented the Congress party at the event. The slain Supreme Leader is set to be buried on July 6 after a weeklong series of funeral events.
Why It Matters
India's decision to send both a government representative and an opposition figure to Tehran signals how seriously New Delhi takes its ties with Iran, a key partner for energy and regional connectivity.
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