Iran has begun the week-long state funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with representatives from more than 100 countries expected to attend. India has sent an official delegation led by Syed Ata Hasnain and Pabitra Margherita, while Mojtaba Khamenei will skip the ceremonies due to security concerns.
Tehran, July 3, 2026: Representatives from more than 100 countries are expected to attend the state funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which begins on Friday, according to state-linked broadcaster IRIB.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will skip the funeral ceremonies of his father, citing security concerns, while India is sending an official delegation led by Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita.
Khamenei, who led Iran for nearly four decades, was killed at the age of 86 in a joint US-Israeli air strike on his compound on Feb. 28, the first day of the war on Iran. The funeral was delayed as the war continued.
Week Long Funeral Programme
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