Iran begins Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral
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Tehran prepares massive security operation for Ali Khamenei's July 9 burial, mobilizing Basij militia and IRGC for expected historic turnout.
BEIJING, July 2 (Reuters) - Senior Chinese lawmaker He Wei will attend the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran will hold the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from 4 to 9 July. Notable Indian leaders have been invited, but PM Modi is unlikely to attend. Check full list of BJP, Congress and PDP leaders invited and who will represent India.