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Iran Claims Khamenei Killed in Israel-US Strike, Invites Modi

6/25/2026

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Iran says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei died on February 28 from a joint Israel-U.S. attack.
President Massoud Pezeshkian invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Khamenei’s burial, though New Delhi has not confirmed attendance.
Funeral events are set for July 5-7 in Tehran and Qom and a July 9, 2026 ceremony in Mashhad.
Iranian officials, including Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, met Indian leaders in New Delhi during BRICS meetings.

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Iran says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei died on February 28 from a joint Israel-U.S. attack.
President Massoud Pezeshkian invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Khamenei’s burial, though New Delhi has not confirmed attendance.
Funeral events are set for July 5-7 in Tehran and Qom and a July 9, 2026 ceremony in Mashhad.
Iranian officials, including Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, met Indian leaders in New Delhi during BRICS meetings.