Indian Congress leader Naseem Khan conveys condolences to Iran's representative following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and others amidst ongoing conflict in West Asia, sparking discussions on international relations.
Maharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan on Sunday said he met Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, and expressed grief at the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and soldiers as well as civilians in the West Asia war.
In a statement, Khan said he held detailed discussions with Ilahi in the presence of Iran's Consul General in Mumbai Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh.
Khan expressed condolences over the death of Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader who was killed in a joint US-Israel attack on February 28, as well as soldiers who laid down their lives and civilians killed in the attacks, the statement said.
The attacks by the United States-Israel coalition are being condemned across the globe, Khan said while expressing solidarity with the people of Iran during the difficult period.
The Congress leader said he hoped the situation in West Asia would return to normal soon.