Iran’s embassy in India on Sunday thanked the Indian government and its people. He expressed gratitude for attending the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and said that this step shows the deep historical, cultural and human relations between the two countries. “The Embassy of Iran in India expresses its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the friendly government and people of India, and especially to the delegation that participated on behalf of the Government and people of India,” the embassy said in a post on Twitter. He attended and paid tribute to the funeral of Iran’s martyred leader, His Highness Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
The embassy said that the presence of Indian political leaders, parliamentarians, scholars, intellectuals and representatives of different religions in these programs reflects the long-standing relations between the two countries. The honored presence of India’s political leaders, parliamentarians, eminent scholars, intellectuals and leaders of different religions and religious communities in these solemn events reflects the deep historical, cultural and human relations between our two countries.
Symbol of solidarity towards the people of Iran
It was also a powerful symbol of mutual respect and true solidarity with the people of Iran at a time of national mourning, it said. Praising India’s participation, the embassy said, the people of Iran will never forget this gesture of friendship, compassion and true respect. They see it as an invaluable testament to the unbreakable ties between Iran and India and a valuable basis for further strengthening the long-standing friendship between our two countries.
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of India extends its heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to the friendly Government and people of India, especially the official delegation that attended on behalf of the Government and people of India, for pic.twitter.com/Xv01SK2fjz
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) July 5, 2026
Gratitude to the people of India
The embassy also thanked Indian officials, celebrities and citizens who expressed sympathy for Iran following Khamenei’s death. The post further said, the Embassy of Iran in India once again expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all those Indian officials, eminent personalities and well-meaning people of India who stood with the people of Iran and expressed their sympathy in this hour of grief.
Indian delegation attended the funeral
India was represented by Minister of State for External Affairs Pavitra Margherita and Governor of Bihar Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain at the funeral ceremony held in Tehran. Senior Congress leader and former Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid also attended the funeral and paid tribute to Khamenei. Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti also attended the funeral and expressed solidarity with Iran.
Many thanks to the Iranian government
“As I leave Tehran, my thoughts are with the brave leadership and strong people there in this hour of deep sorrow and mourning,” she said in a post on We will always stand with you. Many thanks to the Iranian government for being such a nice and warm host. It has been an honor for me to come here. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28 this year, which increased tensions across West Asia.
Millions of people gathered in Tehran
Millions of people gathered in Tehran for the funeral ceremony, where Iran’s political and military leaders pledged to carry on his legacy and hold accountable those responsible for his death. Following Khamenei’s death, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed the new supreme leader of the Islamic Republic. According to Al Jazeera, he is expected to skip the six-day funeral ceremony due to security concerns amid continued threats from Israel.
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