Iran invites Modi for official burial ceremonies of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei
Iran has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the burial ceremonies of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, following his assassination in February 2026. It remains unclear if Modi will attend due to his scheduled international travel.
Why it matters
The invitation highlights the complex diplomatic relationship between India and Iran, particularly regarding energy cooperation and regional stability.
Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to travel to Tehran to attend the burial ceremonies of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei who was assassinated in joint Israel-U.S. attack on February 28, diplomatic sources have told The Hindu . The sources said the invite for Mr. Modi was conveyed to the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) though the MEA officials did not clarify whether Mr. Modi would travel for the funeral which will be held between July 3 and 9 and cover multiple cities such as Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.
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