PM speaks to Iranian President ahead of state burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding the upcoming state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. India will send a high-level delegation to the funeral, while Mr. Modi emphasized the importance of dialogue and regional stability following recent diplomatic developments between Iran and the United States.
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The transition of leadership in Iran and the fragile peace in the Gulf region are critical to global energy security and geopolitical stability in West Asia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran plans to start a week-long period of mourning for the state burial of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Hindu had reported earlier that the Iranian President had invited Mr. Modi to travel to Tehran but Mr. Modi was unlikely to travel to the West Asian nation for the state funeral. India will be represented by a delegation led by Bihar Governor Lt. General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd.) and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita.
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