Overview
- Pabitra Margherita, a Minister of State for External Affairs, represented the Government of India at the 40th‑day mourning ceremony held by Iran’s embassy in New Delhi.
- The External Affairs Ministry said India–Iran relations are anchored in deep civilizational, cultural, and people-to-people ties.
- ThePrint and Hindustan Times reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died after an Israel–US strike in late February.
- India had earlier conveyed condolences, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signing the condolence book at the Iranian embassy in early March.
- Hindustan Times reported that the strike led to weeks of fighting that ended with a ceasefire last week, and it noted India has urged dialogue to protect citizens in West Asia and keep trade and energy supplies stable.