Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral: Pakistan PM, Russian, Saudi, Indian and Other Leaders Pay Tribute

It is after 125 days later the funeral of Iran's ex supreme leader - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is taking place. Leaders from across the world gathered in Tehran on Friday to pay their last respects. Informing the readers, Khamenei was killed on February 28 in strikes blamed on the United States and Israel, an event that escalated tensions in the middle east.

The multi-day funeral is expected to continue across several cities in Iran and Iraq, before Khamenei is buried in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9.

Ex Russian President Dimitri Medvedev Attends

Former Russian President and Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev was among the prominent foreign dignitaries who arrived in Tehran to pay tribute to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Saudi Arabia also sent a high-level delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Walid Al-Khuraiji, reflecting the regional significance of the funeral despite the complex relationship between Tehran and Riyadh. The Saudi delegation offered condolences and paid their respects during the state funeral, joining leaders and officials from several other countries attending the ceremonies.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Attends Funeral

Among the notable world leaders that were present at the funeral was Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has also acted as a diplomat in recent back channel negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

Interior Minister of Pakistan is also in Tehran for the funeral ceremonies.
His participation is considered a symbol of Pakistan's continuing diplomacy with Iran amid regional uncertainty.

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Top Iranian Leadership Present

A number of Iranian government officials were present at the event that took place in the Grand Mosalla in Tehran.

These people include:

• Masoud Pezeshkian, President
• Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Parliament Speaker
• Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, Head of Judiciary
• Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister
• Former Russian President Dimitri Medvedev trends Ali Khamenei's funeral
• Walid Al-Khuraiji - Saudi Arabia's Deputy Foreign Minister

This was one of the largest events in Iran after the death of Khamenei.

A farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader of the Islamic regime in Iran, Ali Khamenei has begun in Tehran

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Global Delegations Join the Funeral

Other than Pakistan, delegations from some other countries had also come to pay condolences at the funeral ceremony.

The leaders and representatives of the following countries namely Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Cuba, Serbia, China, Namibia, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan were present on the occasion of the ceremonies.

According to sources, former President of Russia and Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev was also supposed to attend the funeral.
India also paid tribute by sending its official delegation to the funeral.

Iranian Government Praises the Attendance of Foreigners
The government of Iran thanked the foreign leaders who had shown up at this time and termed it as a sign of solidarity.

The leaders had referred to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as "martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution".

Funeral Held Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts

This comes as Iran embarks on diplomatic negotiations with the United States on security issues in the region, including the Strait of Hormuz, amid military tensions that lasted for weeks after a ceasefire was reached.

The talks come as efforts by all parties involved to reduce tensions and prevent the situation from escalating further in the region after several months of conflict.

Iran Threatens Military Response During Funeral Services

In the wake of funeral services commencing, Iran cautioned against any military move while the mourning process was taking place.
Commander Ali Abdollahi of Khatam al-Anbiya said that Iran would retaliate harshly if an assault was launched during the funeral processions.

The warning was made at a time when there is increased security in Tehran due to the presence of crowds.

Khamenei's Family Members Also Honoured

The body of Khamenei was laid along with other members of his family, whose deaths had also been reported following the bombings on February 28.
It has also been reported that the victims include his daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and his grandchild.

Another report states that the son of Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, is critically wounded after the strike. While his name has been reported as the next Supreme Leader of Iran, he has not been seen in the funeral ceremony.

Following the ceremonies in Tehran and other cities, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in Mashhad on July 9.