Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, Mehbooba Mufti, announced her plan to travel to Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Mufti received an official invitation from the Iranian government to pay her respects during the state funeral scheduled from July 3 to 6.
Expressing her gratitude for the invitation, Mufti stated that it was a significant honor and a unique opportunity for her to attend the funeral ceremony as a distinguished guest of India. The invitation was extended by Mohseen Qummi, Director of the International Relations Department at the office of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on February 28, will span from July 4 to July 9, with his body being transported to various cities for public ceremonies. The final burial procession is set to take place in his hometown, Mashhad, followed by interment at the shrine of Imam Reza.
Authorities have put stringent security measures in place and restricted movements in urban areas to manage the expected crowds during the funeral events.
