Iran has invited several prominent Indian political leaders to attend the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Among the leaders invited was Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, India’s former foreign minister Salman Khurshid and senior Congress leader and spokesperson Pawan Khera. The news has created quite a stir in the political circles.
The death of Iran’s supreme leader has cast a shadow of deep mourning across the country and his funeral will be attended by representatives from various countries around the world. In recognition of the old and historic relations between India and Iran, Iran has extended invitations to these senior Congress leaders. The Iranian government has made extensive preparations to complete this grand and emotional event.
Iran’s move is considered very important from an international and diplomatic point of view. Although Congress President Kharge, Whether Salman Khurshid and Pawan Kher will personally travel to Iran to attend the event, That’s not clear yet. The Congress party will take a final decision on this visit in the near future‘b is expected.