Iran has launched a week-long farewell ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with India and Pakistan among the countries sending official delegations to attend the state funeral.
Tehran: Iran has begun a week-long national farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing delegations and dignitaries from several countries, including India and Pakistan.
The funeral observances commenced in Tehran amid heightened security and large public gatherings. Senior government officials, military leaders, religious figures, and foreign representatives are expected to participate in various memorial events scheduled throughout the week.
India has sent an official delegation to pay respects, while Pakistan has also dispatched representatives to attend the ceremonies. The participation of both South Asian neighbors underscores the diplomatic significance of the event despite regional political differences.
Authorities in Iran have organized multiple public mourning ceremonies across the country, allowing citizens to pay tribute to the late leader. Security has been significantly tightened in Tehran and other major cities to ensure the smooth conduct of the funeral proceedings.
World leaders and governments have continued to express condolences, with several countries acknowledging Khamenei’s decades-long influence on Iran’s political, religious, and strategic affairs. The funeral is expected to be one of the largest state ceremonies in the country’s recent history.
The week-long mourning period is likely to be closely watched by the international community as Iran prepares for the next phase of its political leadership and regional diplomacy.
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