Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:21am on 29 Jun 2026,Monday India Global
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will represent India at the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, government sources said on Monday. Their visit comes as India extends condolences following Khamenei's death and reflects New Delhi's diplomatic engagement with Iran during a sensitive period. The Indian delegation is expected to attend the funeral ceremonies alongside representatives from several other countries. The visit underscores India's longstanding ties with Iran while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining relations with key partners in the region. (PC: India Today)
