State Funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei and India-Iran Relations

Masoud Pezeshkian invited Prime Minister Modi to Iran for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. It was a big move.
Khamenei died in that US-Israeli airstrike back on February 28th.
The ceremonies, originally planned for March, had to get pushed back because everything else in the region was just too messy right then. Now they’re stretched out over several days in July across different Iranian cities.
The state funeral itself is slated to kick off on July 4th. His body will be lying in state at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla complex for a bit.
Public processions are planned for Tehran and Qom, obviously. Prayers are also being organized in the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. The final burial ceremony? That's set for July 9th at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Khamenei’s hometown.
Authorities expect millions to show up. It marks a formal farewell to a leader who shaped Iran’s political system for nearly forty years. A lot of people are expected.
It was supposed to happen between March 4 and 6, 2026. But the war just threw that timeline off completely.
India has always had those close ties with Iran. They see it as part of their extended neighbourhood, some deep civilisational connections there. That history sticks around.
Modi and S Jaishankar have been having these discussions with Iranian leaders over the last forty days, dealing with the conflict in West Asia. It’s all connected now.
Remember earlier stuff? After Ebrahim Raisi died in that helicopter crash, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar led an Indian delegation to Tehran for his state funeral on May 22nd, 2024. That was already a significant event.
India also sent a high-level group over after Raisi’s death in May of '24. New Delhi declared a national mourning period then. Flags lowered.
Later that year, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari traveled to Iran in July 2024. He went there specifically for the swearing-in ceremony of President Masoud Pezeshkian. A bit of political maneuvering happening in parallel.
Amid all this fragile ceasefire noise, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently made a trip to New Delhi. He was there for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
During that visit, he actually held talks with S Jaishankar and even met Prime Minister Modi. It seems senior Iranian officials have been making these trips lately, especially when New Delhi hosts those BRICS gatherings.
Iran has extended invitations out to a bunch of other countries for the ceremonies. They are really emphasizing the neighbours. State media said several nations already confirmed they’d send people or were planning to show up.
Delegations expected from Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Russia, China, and a few Central Asian states. A wide spread of involvement. It's certainly not just Iran alone watching this happen.
Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board
Gree News Team covers international news and global affairs at Gree News. Our collective of senior editors is dedicated to providing independent, accurate, and responsible journalism for a global audience.
More from World
View All
Rawalakot Protest: Demands, Allegations, and International Appeal
The air in Rawalakot right now is thick. It’s heavy with something that isn't just the heat or the dust, it’s pure, raw frustration boiling over into a massive protest led by the Joint Awami Action Committee, JAAC. They are out there demanding things jobs, real healthcare, decent education, and some
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

The Impact of Jet Fuel Costs on Airfares and Global Supply
Air travellers are definitely going to see higher ticket prices coming up with the summer rush. This is based on industry estimates right now. The whole situation hinges on jet fuel costs. They’re still under pressure, stuck between geopolitical tensions and those refinery constraints we keep hearin
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Bear Attacks in Tokyo: Anti-Bear Spraying and New Deterrent Methods
That Tokyo suburb story it’s getting serious. Five deaths and twenty injuries from bear attacks since April through May. That kind of pressure leads somewhere. So now they’re talking about spraying things. Installing seven hundred anti-bear sprays in schools and community spots. A big move, trying t
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Malala Yousafzai and the Conflict: Gender Rights vs. Migration Talks
Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel laureate, really hammered the European Union over this whole situation in Brussels. She said they hosted a Taliban delegation for talks, and she was furious. Her core message, the thing that stuck with everyone, was that any conversation with the regime has to centre on t
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team
Latest Headlines

The Subtle Shift in Aesthetic Medicine and Body Contouring
These days, everything changes in subtle ways, you know? Not these huge dramatic shifts. It’s more about tiny refinements now. Things like contouring a specific spot on your face or body are popping up everywhere. Jawlines are getting way more attention than they used to get. And those fat deposits
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Lohagad Fort: Mystery, History, and Unsettling Legends
The death of Ketan Agarwal, a 26-year-old realtor, at Lohagad Fort near Lonavala in Maharashtra wasn't just an accident, not initially. It was brushed off. Just a fall. But then things started shifting. Days later, the real story emerged. He hadn’t fallen by accident. His fiancée, Siya Goyal, and he
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Petrol Pump Scam Allegations and Social Media Debate
A post went viral on X recently. It was about some alleged scam at a petrol pump. People were immediately arguing online, questioning if what was being said actually happened at all. Apparently, the story claimed a young woman bought a new car and stopped for fuel. She supposedly asked the attendant
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Akshay Kumar on Comedy, Filmmaking, and Welcome To The Jungle
Akshay Kumar talked about comedy today. He said it’s always been hard to make people laugh. But now, in this social media age? It's gotten way tougher. Everyone sees funny reels, memes, stand-up acts constantly. He was gearing up for the release of *Welcome To The Jungle*, part of that long-running
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Conflict between TVK Government and DMK over Gesture and Allegations
A fresh war of words started up between the ruling TVK government and the opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu. It all kicked off because Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay recreated that viral hand-slashing gesture, one associated with former chief minister MK Stalin, during a speech in the Assembly. Massive fl
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Brazil vs Scotland: The Final Group C Match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Brazil is looking to book their spot in the last thirty-two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They have a match coming up Wednesday against Scotland. That’s their final group C game. Five-time World Cup winners are involved, naturally. But they are facing Scotland now, trying to qualify for the knockout r
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Massive Shake-up Coming for Uttar Pradesh Elections
Massive shake-up coming for Uttar Pradesh elections. That’s what’s being whispered around the Bharatiya Janata Party right now. They’re about to announce their new state organizational team. Sources inside the party say the blueprint is basically locked down. An announcement could drop late this eve
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Alka Yagnik: The Struggle, Silence, and the Reality of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Alka Yagnik. Just the name carries a certain weight, doesn't it? Legendary playback singer. The voice itself it’s woven into the fabric of Bollywood music, you know? Thousands of songs, etched into memory. And then, this recent moment. The Padma Bhushan on June 23rd, 2026. India’s third-highest civi
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

The Evolution of Compatibility: From Biodata to Meaningful Matching
People now have so many ways to meet potential partners. Dating apps, matrimonial sites, biodata exchanges, family networks it’s all happening at once. But finding someone truly compatible hasn't gotten easier for most people. It’s just gotten noisier. “The issue isn’t access,” says Tania Malhotra S
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

The Shift in Big Tech Leadership: From Managers to Founders
Meta bringing Kunal Shah in as the global head of WhatsApp. It’s more than just swapping out a name at one of the biggest messaging platforms in the world. This feels like something bigger is happening, right? It signals a real shift. How Big Tech thinks about hiring now. Forget the old playbook of
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Investigation into Ketan Agarwal’s Murder
The investigation into Ketan Agarwal’s murder really started digging into the backgrounds of the two people involved his fiancée Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan Chaudhary. It wasn't just about finding a killer anymore; it became about understanding how those two actually connected, or failed to conn
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

The Secret to Fluffy Omelettes: Priyanka Chopra's Breakfast Hack
What if the secret to that cafe-style fluffy omelette isn't some fancy gadget or skills you need? What if it’s just something hiding in your fridge? Priyanka Chopra, Bollywood’s Desi Girl, shared a little hack for making breakfast way better. It sounds simple enough, but this little trick could tota
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Mumbai Flooding, Accident, and Civic Neglect
The rain. It just kept coming. Mumbai was drowning under it, you know? Not just a little drizzle. This was serious flooding across the city, low-lying areas turning into stagnant pools where traffic used to be. Overnight, the deluge had been relentless. And on top of all that mess the waterlogging,
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Rawalakot Protest: Demands, Allegations, and International Appeal
The air in Rawalakot right now is thick. It’s heavy with something that isn't just the heat or the dust, it’s pure, raw frustration boiling over into a massive protest led by the Joint Awami Action Committee, JAAC. They are out there demanding things jobs, real healthcare, decent education, and some
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team

Computer Science Engineering vs Information Technology: Which Path is Right for You?
Look, most students who finish their 12th Science and decide to jump into a B.Tech path end up looking at Computer Science Engineering versus Information Technology. It’s a massive choice, and honestly, it’s tough. Everyone assumes these two degrees are just interchangeable because they both involve
Jun 25, 2026 by Gree News Team