Pakistan delegation to attend funeral of Ali Khamenei: Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a delegation will attend the funeral of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei following his assassination. Sharif also touted Pakistan's role in mediating a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
Why it matters
This reflects significant shifts in regional geopolitics and Pakistan's evolving role in international diplomacy.
A Pakistani delegation will attend the funeral of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , who was assassinated in the U.S.-Israeli strikes in February, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday (June 19, 2026).
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