Why did Mehbooba Mufti go to Iran for Khamenei’s funeral? Muslims will be stunned to hear the reason behind

Mehbooba Mufti: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti has reached Iran’s capital Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mehbooba Mufti has received an official invitation from the office of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

It is being said that she is the oldest non-Shia political leader of Jammu and Kashmir who has been invited to such an event. Due to the suspension of regular flights, the Iranian government arranged for a special plane to transport the invited guests to Tehran.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint airstrike by the US and Israel on 28 February. His funeral is to be held on July 9 in Mashhad. This visit of Mehbooba Mufti is not just a condolence meeting, but it also has many political and diplomatic meanings.

Posting on Instagram, Mehbooba Mufti wrote, “It is my honor to be in Tehran to show my deepest condolences and solidarity on the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. He was a respected leader who dared to stand against the tide and fight for the oppressed.”

An honor for me to be here in Tehran to express my deepest condolences & solidarity on the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei- a revered leader who dared to stand against the tide & fought for the oppressed. pic.twitter.com/dyfRbNXhsr

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) July 3, 2026

Not just a tribute, a political message

This visit of Mehbooba Mufti is taking place at a time when West Asian politics is constantly in the news. During the increased tension between Iran and Israel, Mehbooba Mufti had openly expressed support for Iran. Meanwhile, the Indian government maintained a balanced and neutral stance throughout the controversy.

His Tehran visit is also being seen as a political message. It is believed that she is once again emphasizing her traditional political stance, which is also related to her attempt to strengthen her political identity among a section of the Jammu and Kashmir community. Another aspect of this is that a large number of Shia Muslims live in Jammu and Kashmir, and their emotional connection with Iran is well known. Therefore, Mehbooba Mufti may get support from Shia Muslims in future.

sentiments expressed earlier

This is not the first time that Mehbooba Mufti has paid tribute to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. After his death, she went to the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi to express her condolences. Now his visit to Tehran to attend the funeral is being seen as another step in the same direction.

Mehbooba Mufti’s visit to Tehran is in the news because it is happening at a time when relations between Iran, America and Israel are extremely tense. While the Indian government is pursuing a balanced diplomatic policy, Mehbooba Mufti has consistently expressed her views in favor of Iran.

An official Indian delegation will also be present

Apart from Mehbooba Mufti, an official delegation of the Government of India will also attend the funeral. Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pavitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain will represent India.

Senior Congress leader and Congress Foreign Affairs Chief Salman Khurshid also read Salat-al-Janaza along with many other Shia leaders and prayed for the dead. However, the presence of the government delegation and the personal political visit of Mehbooba Mufti is being considered different.

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