India Sends Delegation to Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral

13 UPDATES · 13 DAYS · 24 JUN 2026 — 6 JUL 2026

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Latest · 6 Jul 2026

The Iranian Embassy in India expressed gratitude for the Indian government and people's attendance at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the invitation extended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the state funeral and burial ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Iran, the United States, or India unless they are direct developments or consequences of this particular invitation and funeral event.

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24Jun

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Iran Invites PM Modi To Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's Funeral

29Jun

The Hindu

India's delegation to the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be led by Lt. General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita.

1Jul

Indian Express

Prime Minister Modi invited President Pezeshkian to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in India following a phone call about the US-Israeli air strike on Tehran.

2Jul

The Hindu

Iran has invited three Indian officials, including Congress president Kharge and former EAM Salman Khurshid, to attend the funeral ceremonies of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Times of India

Iran is hosting a week of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a guest list including representatives from several countries but excluding European Union leaders.

3Jul

Al Jazeera

Heads of state and government from multiple countries, including Pakistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, and Georgia, are attending the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

NDTV

Mourners are holding a week-long funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his remains being transported across Iran and Iraq for burial on July 9th.

Indian Express

Thousands of mourners, including foreign dignitaries, attended a week-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, marking the culmination of national mourning ceremonies.

The Hindu

Indian officials, including the Bihar Governor and Minister of State for External Affairs, attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

4Jul

NDTV

Iranian officials, including Ghalibaf and Araghchi, attended the farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader Khamenei, a significant international event.

Indian Express

Iran is preparing for a week-long mourning period following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with funeral processions planned through major cities before burial.

Times of India

Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi displayed emotional displays at the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

6Jul

LATEST UPDATE — Times of India

The Iranian Embassy in India expressed gratitude for the Indian government and people's attendance at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral.

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