India expressed sorrow over the death of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy on behalf of the Indian government. He also conveyed New Delhi’s message of sympathy to the Iranian Ambassador.
A photograph released by the Ministry of External Affairs shows the foreign secretary talking with Mohammad Fathali, the Iranian envoy to India.
India Signs Condolence Book for Iran Late Supreme Leader
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi as tensions rose in West Asia. He mentioned, “Had a telecon with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi this afternoon,” in a post on X. The details of their conversation are not yet known.
Khamenei, along with five family members, including his infant granddaughter and key advisors, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike at the start of the conflict on February 28.
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Although India called for resolving the West Asia crisis through dialogue and diplomacy, it did not respond to Khamenei’s death. EAM S. Jaishankar spoke with Syed Abbas Araghchi but, there was no mention of a condolence message or condemnation of the strikes in Tehran.
Mr. Misri’s visit to the Iranian Embassy and signing of the condolence book gained attention as the Union government faced criticism from Opposition parties for remaining silent on Khamenei’s death.
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