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The week-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is being viewed across the world as the end of an era.
The week-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is being viewed across the world as the end of an era.
Iran has begun funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with senior Iranian officials, global leaders and an Indian delegation attending the tribute event in Tehran.
Iran has launched week-long funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with heightened security, large public gatherings and delegations from nearly 100 countries, including India.
Israeli security officials are reportedly preparing for the possibility of a surprise Iranian missile and drone strike amid continuing negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Iran has dismissed speculation around Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition, saying he survived the February strike and continues to oversee key decisions, including negotiations and field operations.
This came a day after over 230 Indians were brought back from Iran to New Delhi and quarantined at the Indian Army Wellness Centre in Jaisalmer.
To facilitate the evacuation IAF's medical team and support staff was on-board the aircraft as an integral part of the humanitarian assistance mission.
Pakistan has also closed its borders with Iran and has also suspended direct flight services was between the two countries after Tehran reported 593 confirmed cases with 42 deaths due to the virus.
Iran argues that the sanctions that were reimposed by the US after it pulled out of the deal have cancelled out the economic benefits that were guaranteed under the deal, primarily its inability to export oil, one of the pillars of its economy.
Reports till Monday afternoon suggest that the hardliners in a profoundly theocratic nation have swept the polls by winning all 30 seats in Tehran.
