Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with a high-level Pakistani delegation, attended the funeral ceremony of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 3, 2026. The delegation paid rich tribute to the late leader and offered fateha for his departed soul.
Delegation Expresses Condolences to Iranian Leadership
The Pakistani officials extended heartfelt condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior Iranian leaders. The delegation included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, PPP Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, and Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah.
Diplomatic Significance of the Visit
The participation of Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership underscores the strong bilateral ties between Pakistan and Iran. The funeral ceremony marked the final rites for Ayatollah Khamenei, who served as Iran's Supreme Leader for decades. The Pakistani delegation's presence reflects the nation's respect for the late leader and solidarity with the Iranian people during this period of mourning.
