"People of Iran Will Never Forget This Gesture": Iran Thanks India for Khamenei Funeral Participation
Iran's embassy credits India's attendance at Khamenei's funeral to deep historical and cultural bonds, as delegations from over 30 countries participated in ceremonies.
- On Saturday, Tehran hosted the funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing representatives from more than 100 countries as ceremonies began Friday for a seven-day period.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on February 28, triggering the funeral; his son Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.
- External Affairs Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt Gen Ata Hasnain represented India at the ceremony, with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India citing "deep historical, cultural, and human bonds."
- Millions of mourners gathered at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, expressing sorrow before Khamenei's coffin and calling for revenge against the United States and Israel.
- According to the Iranian Embassy in Indonesia, 30 countries have sent official delegations, including Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq, and Azerbaijan.
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Iran applauds India for participation at Khamenei's funeral, hails enduring friendship
The embassy stated that the gesture would be remembered by the Iranian people as an important symbol of friendship and compassion. It added that India's support during the mourning period would serve as a foundation for strengthening bilateral relations in the years ahead.
'Gratitude To Friendly India': Iran's Thank You Note Amid Khamenei's Funeral
In a long post on X, the Iranian Embassy thanked the Indian community for participation and said that the Islamic republic will never forget this "gesture of friendship, compassion, and heartfelt respect."
'People of Iran will never forget this gesture': Tehran 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 Aya…
'Will Never Forget This Gesture': Iran Thanks India for Khamenei Funeral Participation
The embassy said the presence of Indian political leaders, Members of Parliament, scholars, intellectuals and representatives of different faiths at the ceremonies reflected the longstanding relationship between the two nations.
People of Iran will never forget this gesture: Iran thanks India for Khamenei funeral participation - The Tribune
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.'
"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 Aya…
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