Salman Khurshid to Represent Congress at Khamenei Funeral

A three-day state funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will see senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid attending as an official representative. The ceremonies, spanning from July 4 to July 9, mark a period of intense mourning following the leader’s death during regional hostilities.

Editorial·July 2, 2026·reads: 1,086

Tehran Deputy Mayor Mohammad Amin Tavakoli-Zadeh confirmed that the funeral proceedings will traverse major cities, including Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad. While Islamic tradition typically favors immediate interment, Iranian authorities have opted for a prolonged public service timeline, citing the constraints imposed by the ongoing US-Israeli conflict.

International diplomatic involvement remains high, as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the services. Khurshid’s presence underscores the party’s engagement in these high-level proceedings, which are set to culminate in the final burial on July 9.

Salman Khurshid to Represent Congress at Khamenei Funeral

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