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Foreign delegations pay tribute to Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – High-ranking delegations from different countries visited Tehran on Friday to pay their respects to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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OneIndia
· Jul 3, 2026
From Pabitra Margherita To Mehbooba Mufti: Indian Leaders Attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral
A delegation from India went to pay tribute to the former Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, on Friday, July 3, through the latter's state funeral ceremony. The delegation included officials from both the Central Government and political
Afghanistan News
· Jul 3, 2026
Indian dignitaries pay tribute to late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Tehran [Iran], July 3 (ANI): High-profile Indian dignitaries have paid tribute to the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ahead of the formal state funeral ceremonies in Tehran. The update was shared by the Embassy of Iran in India in a post on X, which stated, 'Indian Dignitaries Pay Tribute to the Martyred Leader of Iran, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.' The image shared by the Emb
Presstv
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran’s dignitaries, world leaders, delegations pay tribute to late Ayatollah Khamenei
Top Iranian officials and high-ranking delegations from across the world pay their respects to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Iran Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
"People of Iran will never forget this gesture": Iran thanks India for Khamenei funeral participation
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India on Sunday expressed gratitude to the Government and people of India for participating in the funeral ceremonies of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, saying the gesture reflected the 'deep historical, cultural, and human bonds' between the two countries.In a post shared on X, the embassy said, 'The Emb
The Tribune
· Jul 5, 2026
“People of Iran will never forget this gesture”: Iran thanks India for Khamenei funeral participation
In a post shared on X, the embassy said, 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 participating in the funeral ceremonies and paying tribute to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
Iran applauds India for participation at Khamenei's funeral, hails enduring friendship
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India has expressed gratitude to the Government of India, political leaders, scholars, and citizens for their participation in the state funeral of the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a detailed post on X, the embassy described India's presence at the ceremonies in Tehran as a symbol of mutual respect and a reflection of the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
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