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India Responds to Khamenei's Death Amid Calls for Peace

3/5/2026

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book in New Delhi, marking India's first official response to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an end to hostilities, stating that military confrontation cannot resolve issues.
Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali stated, "We have lost a great figure."

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book in New Delhi, marking India's first official response to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an end to hostilities, stating that military confrontation cannot resolve issues.
Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali stated, "We have lost a great figure."