The Embassy of Iran in India on Sunday expressed gratitude to the Government of India and the Indian people for their messages of condolence and participation in official mourning ceremonies, saying the gesture reflected the longstanding historical, cultural and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

In a statement shared on X, the embassy thanked the official Indian delegation, political leaders, parliamentarians, scholars and representatives of different faiths for expressing solidarity with Iran during what it described as a period of national mourning.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of India extends its heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to the friendly Government and people of India, especially the official delegation that attended on behalf of the Government and people of India, for… pic.twitter.com/Xv01SK2fjz

— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) July 5, 2026

Embassy Thanks Indian Delegation

The Iranian Embassy said it appreciated the participation of the Indian delegation in the ceremonies and described it as a reflection of the close relationship between the two countries.

“The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Republic of India extends its heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to the friendly Government and people of India, especially the official delegation that attended on behalf of the Government and people of India,” the embassy said in its post.

It added that the presence of Indian political leaders, Members of Parliament, eminent scholars, intellectuals and leaders from different religious communities demonstrated the “deep historical, cultural, and human bonds” shared by India and Iran.

According to the embassy, the participation also represented “a powerful expression of mutual respect and sincere solidarity with the people of Iran during this time of national mourning”.

Embassy Says Gesture Will Be Remembered

Expressing appreciation for India’s support, the embassy said the Iranian people would remember the gesture as a symbol of friendship and goodwill.

“The people of Iran will never forget this gesture of friendship, compassion, and heartfelt respect. They regard it as a precious testament to the enduring ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of India, and as a valuable foundation for further strengthening the longstanding friendship between our two countries,” the statement said.

The embassy also thanked Indian officials, public figures and citizens who conveyed condolences and messages of sympathy.

“The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India once again conveys its sincere appreciation to all Indian officials, distinguished personalities, and the noble people of India who stood with the people of Iran and expressed their sympathy during this period of grief,” it added.

Indian Representatives Attend Ceremonies

According to the statement, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain represented India at the ceremonies in Tehran.

Senior Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid also attended and paid tribute, while Mehbooba Mufti expressed solidarity with Iran in a post on X.

“As I depart from Tehran my thoughts are with its brave leadership & resilient people in this moment of profound loss and grief. We will always stand with you. Deepest gratitude to the Iranian government for being such gracious & warm hosts. It’s been an honour to be here,” Mufti wrote.

Note On Source Material

The source copy attributes the mourning ceremonies to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and subsequent succession. Those claims do not align with established public facts and have not been independently verified. The article above reports the Iranian Embassy’s statement and the participation of Indian representatives without reproducing those unverified claims as fact.

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