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The Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian embassy in Delhi and  offered condolences on behalf of India over the killing of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

He signed the Condolence Book at the embassy  on Thursday the 5th of March 2026.

After the death of Khamenei in the joint US-Israel strikes on Saturday last, Iran has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holidays to mark the ‘martyrdom’ of their Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Underlining that the death and destruction in Iran and Gulf region is evoking great anxiety, the Indian government has reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy.

Till Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued two statements, one of the first day of the strikes and the other on 3rd of March 2026,, the fourth day of the conflict.

The MEA’s second statement reiterated its call for restraint and prioritising the safety of civilians, while accepting that some Indians were left dead while others were missing.

Referring to its previous statement, the MEA said, “We had expressed our deep concern at the commencement of the conflict in Iran and the Gulf region on 28 February 2026. Even at that time, India had urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and prioritize the safety of civilians.”

“Unfortunately, in the holy month of Ramadan, the situation in the region has deteriorated significantly and continuously,” it said.