Tehran has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral ceremony of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
June 24, 2026: Iran has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral ceremony of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Sources said the official invitation has been submitted to India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through diplomatic channels.
The invitation comes at a significant moment in India-Iran relations, with both countries maintaining longstanding diplomatic, economic and strategic ties. Officials are expected to review the invitation before any decision is taken regarding India’s representation at the ceremony.
There has been no official response yet from the Indian government regarding Prime Minister Modi’s participation. The Ministry of External Affairs is likely to examine the diplomatic and logistical aspects before announcing its decision.