Iran invites PM Modi to attend Khamenei funeral

The government of Iran has reportedly invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to diplomatic sources. The funeral is scheduled to take place between July 5 and 9, with ceremonies planned in Tehran and Qom, followed by burial in Mashhad. However, the Indian government has not yet issued an official confirmation regarding the invitation.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reported to have been killed during joint US-Israel strikes in Tehran, along with several senior military officials. Following his death, succession arrangements reportedly led to his son Mojtaba being considered for leadership. The developments have further intensified tensions in the region, with international diplomatic attention focused on Iran’s internal transition and ongoing geopolitical instability.