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Mehbooba, J&K politicians fly to Iran for Khamenei funeral
Published 2 July 2026 ยท india
Mehbooba Mufti, the sole non-Shia politician from J&K and Ladakh, flew to Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, an event arranged with a special aircraft
Mehbooba Mufti, the sole non-Shia politician from J&K and Ladakh, flew to Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, an event arranged with a special aircraft due to suspended commercial flights. Several other prominent figures from the region were also invited. The invitation highlighted the deep historical and strategic ties between Iran and India, underscoring the significance of the attendees' presence.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 12:18 AM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 1:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Mehbooba Mufti, the sole non-Shia politician from J&K and Ladakh, flew to Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, an event arranged with a special aircraft due to suspended commercial flights.
Several other prominent figures from the region were also invited.
The invitation highlighted the deep historical and strategic ties between Iran and India, underscoring the significance of the attendees' presence.