Iranian officials thanked India for attending funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the gesture as one they would never forget.
India sent a delegation to Tehran during multi-day mourning events, balancing relations with Iran against ties to Western and Gulf partners. Attendance signaled diplomatic respect during a sensitive transition.
New Delhi has historically maintained cordial relations with Tehran, including port and energy cooperation, while also deepening U.S. and Israeli partnerships.
Iran’s statement highlighted India’s non-aligned tradition of engaging multiple regional actors without exclusive alliances.
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