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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that representatives from more than 70 countries attended the official ceremony in Tehran to pay their respects to former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, describing the gathering as a landmark moment in Iran’s diplomatic engagement with the international community.
In a post on X on Sunday, Araghchi said Iran was honoured to host the foreign delegations, thanking participating countries for what he described as their show of solidarity and respect.
“Representatives from more than 70 countries attended the ceremony,” Araghchi wrote, adding that the event reflected the longstanding ties between Iran and many of its international partners.
The foreign minister made special mention of delegations from Arab countries, referring to them as “our loyal Arab brothers.” He said their presence underscored the close relations Iran maintains with its regional neighbours.
“This historic commemoration will remain a lasting memory in the history of our shared relations,” Araghchi added.
The ceremony, held in Tehran over the past several days, drew senior government officials, political figures and diplomatic representatives from across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and other regions.
Among those attending was a delegation from Afghanistan led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s deputy prime minister for economic affairs. The delegation joined representatives from dozens of other countries in paying tribute during the state ceremony.
Iranian authorities have presented the broad international attendance as a sign of the country’s diplomatic reach and enduring ties with friendly nations despite continuing geopolitical tensions and Western sanctions.
No independent breakdown of the participating countries or the level of representation from each delegation has been officially released.