The ceremonies are set to begin in Tehran on July 4, marking a period of mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died during a surge of Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on February 28. Following the capital's services, the late leader’s remains will be transported to his hometown of Mashhad for final burial by July 9. The decision to send a senior lawmaker like He Wei signals China's intent to maintain a visible presence in the region despite the heightened geopolitical volatility surrounding the transition of power in Tehran.
He Wei to Represent Beijing at Khamenei Funeral in Tehran
As Iran prepares to lay its late Supreme Leader to rest following his death in a February airstrike, Beijing is dispatching a high-level official to navigate the sensitive diplomatic landscape. He Wei, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, will lead the Chinese delegation at the upcoming funeral proceedings.
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