India condoles death of Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei, killed in US-Israel strike: ‘Pray for peace for the departed soul’

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian embassy on Thursday afternoon and signed the condolence book on behalf of the government.

5 Mar, 23:40 — 6 Mar, 00:00

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The death of a Supreme Leader in Iran is a significant geopolitical event, potentially impacting regional stability and international relations. India's official condolence reflects its diplomatic ties with Iran and its stance on international affairs.

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Coverage focuses on India's official condolences for the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with one outlet noting the cause of death as a US-Israel strike. Both articles highlight the Indian government's gesture of signing the condolence book.

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The cause of death for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, specifically that he was killed in a US-Israel strike

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What sources agree on

India officially condoled the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian embassy to sign a condolence book

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India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book at the Iranian embassy on Thursday afternoon

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israel strike

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Coverage gaps

The cause of death for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, specifically that he was killed in a US-Israel strike

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External Fact-Checks

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Footage of crowds mourning Iran's supreme leader in Tehran.

AFP Fact Check·5 Mar 2026Read →

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Video of funeral march for Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

AFP Fact Check·3 Mar 2026Read →

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CBC published an AI-generated photo following death of Khamenei

AFP·5 Mar 2026Read →

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Video shows funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

AFP·3 Mar 2026Read →

?This image is fake. It has been made or edited using Google AI tools, as evidenced by a SynthID watermark and several visual inconsistencies.

An image shows Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lying partially buried in rubble after being killed in a strike on Iran by the US and Israel.

Full Fact·2 Mar 2026Read →

Story evolution

Official CondolenceMarch 5th afternoon

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian embassy to sign the condolence book.

Public MourningMarch 6th morning

Visitors at the Iranian Embassy expressed their grief and loss over the Supreme Leader's death.

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indian-express

Visitors at Iranian Embassy mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | He will guide us always: In pages of Condolence Book, expressions of pain and loss

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