Embassy Opens Condolence Book for Ali Khamenei in New Delhi After Reported Martyrdom

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi has opened a condolence book for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, following reports that he was killed during military strikes on Tehran on February 28, 2026.

The condolence book was officially opened on March 5, 2026, at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, allowing diplomats, public figures, scholars, and members of the Iranian diaspora in India to pay their respects to the late leader.

According to the embassy, the condolence book will remain open on March 5, March 6, and March 9, providing specific visiting hours for those wishing to express their sympathy and solidarity with the Iranian nation.

The move follows a dramatic escalation in tensions in the Middle East after reported joint military operations by the United States and Israel targeting strategic locations in Tehran, the capital of Iran.

Iranian officials described the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a “martyrdom”, a term often used in Iranian political discourse when leaders are killed in conflict or assassination.

Following the reported strikes on Tehran, Iran’s military leadership moved quickly to increase security measures across the country.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly entered a heightened state of readiness.

The IRGC is one of the most powerful institutions in Iran, responsible for protecting the Islamic Republic and overseeing many of the country’s strategic military operations.

Iranian military officials warned that any attack on their leadership would have consequences.

While official statements remain cautious, analysts believe the Iranian government may consider several responses.

March 6, 2026 | 2:25 pm