What happened:
On April 13, Iran’s Supreme Leader’s representative in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, expressed gratitude to the Indian government and people for their support amid the West Asia conflict during a memorial event in New Delhi marking 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death.
Why it matters:
The remarks underline ongoing people-to-people and diplomatic engagement between India and Iran, with both sides highlighting solidarity and shared values during a period of heightened regional tensions.