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India Expresses Condolences After Khamenei's Death, Urges Diplomacy

3/5/2026

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, died on March 5, 2026.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy and conveyed sympathy to the Iranian ambassador.
Misri's visit followed opposition criticism that India did not react to Khamenei's killing.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, but details were not disclosed.
India called for a resolution to the West Asia crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, died on March 5, 2026.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy and conveyed sympathy to the Iranian ambassador.
Misri's visit followed opposition criticism that India did not react to Khamenei's killing.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, but details were not disclosed.
India called for a resolution to the West Asia crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.