INTERNATIONAL — June 21, 2026
Iran Invites Prime Minister of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to Funeral Ceremonies of Former Leader
The invitation was delivered in Kabul by Iran's ambassador Ali Reza Bekdeli to Dr. Mullah Abdul Wasi, head of the Prime Minister's Office. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in joint US-Israeli attacks on February 28, with ceremonies set from the 13th to the 18th of the month of Cancer.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — 2 min read
Iran has officially invited the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to attend the funeral ceremonies of its former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The invitation letter was delivered in Kabul by Iran's ambassador Ali Reza Bekdeli to Dr. Mullah Abdul Wasi, head of the Prime Minister's Office.
During the meeting the Iranian ambassador welcomed the support of the Islamic Emirate and the Afghan nation during the war.
The head of the Prime Minister's Office described relations between Kabul and Tehran as inseparable as Islamic and neighboring countries, with interconnected economy and security.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in joint attacks by America and Israel on February 28.
Funeral and burial ceremonies for Khamenei are scheduled from the 13th to the 18th of the month of Cancer.
The delivery of the invitation highlights the diplomatic contact between the two capitals on the matter of the scheduled ceremonies.
Officials on both sides referred to the longstanding ties that link the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Iran as neighboring states.
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