New Delhi, (UNI) India today formally conveyed its condolences over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visiting the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi to sign the condolence book on behalf of the government and people of India.
The Ministry of External Affairs said in a post on its WhatsApp channel that Misri paid the visit to express India’s sympathies following the passing of the Iranian leader, whose death has drawn global reactions amid heightened tensions in West Asia.
During the visit, Misri met Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali and conveyed condolences to the Iranian leadership and people during what officials described as a difficult moment for the country. The condolence book had been opened at the Iranian mission to allow diplomats, officials and members of the public to pay their respects to the late leader.
“Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and signed the condolence book on behalf of the Government and people of India,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in its post on its WhatsApp channel.
Khamenei’s death has reverberated across the region and beyond, triggering reactions from governments around the world and intensifying geopolitical anxieties in West Asia. In the days following the development, several countries have called for restraint and diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation in the already volatile region.
Officials said India’s gesture at the Iranian Embassy underscored New Delhi’s longstanding civilisational and diplomatic ties with Tehran, as well as its consistent approach of maintaining dialogue and balanced engagement with partners across West Asia.
India and Iran share historical links and have cooperated across sectors including energy, connectivity and regional diplomacy. New Delhi has often emphasised the importance of stability in the region, given its strategic interests, energy security concerns and the presence of a large Indian diaspora across West Asian countries.
Against this backdrop, the signing of the condolence book by the Foreign Secretary marked India’s first formal public diplomatic gesture following Khamenei’s death, even as the region continues to grapple with complex geopolitical developments and growing international calls for de-escalation.
