Key Highlights
- The diplomatic mission in the Indian capital joined other Iranian embassies worldwide in observing the 40-day national mourning period declared by Tehran.
- The 86-year-old leader, who had held absolute power since 1989, was killed on Saturday in a massive aerial bombardment that President Donald Trump described as a "noble mission" to eliminate the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran.
- Global Mourning and Local Impact The scene in New Delhi mirrors the atmosphere in Tehran, where state television has broadcast continuous footage of mourners and religious chants against a black backdrop.
- State Mourning: Iran has declared a seven-day public holiday and 40 days of mourning to honor the slain leader.
- Diplomatic Fallout: The embassy’s move comes as India’s Ministry of External Affairs monitors the situation closely.
