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Salman Khurshid confirms Congress representation at Khamenei funeral
The Times of India··2 Jul
Congress leader and former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid said on July 2, 2026, that he will represent the party at the state funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran had invited Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Khurshid and Rajya Sabha MP Pawan Khera. India sent Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain and minister Pabitra Margherita as official representatives.
Prism
What It Means For You
- India-Iran diplomatic choices during wartime funerals draw political scrutiny.
- Congress participation signals separate party-level engagement from government representation.
- West Asia conflict timelines affect travel and security for Indian delegations.
What's Happening
- Khurshid confirmed Congress representation on July 2.
- Tehran invited Congress and BJP leaders after inviting PM Modi.
- Khamenei's funeral ceremonies are scheduled from July 4 to July 9.
Diplomatic Context
- Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike in late February.
- India sent Hasnain and Margherita as official representatives.
- Iran remains at war with the US and Israel since February 28.
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