Mehbooba Mufti Visits Iranian Embassy to Condemn Assassination of Khamenei and Criticize Indian Foreign Policy

Mehbooba Mufti visits the Iranian embassy in Delhi to offer condolences for Khamenei. She slams India’s support for Israel and prays for Iran’s victory.

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Published: Mar 9, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Indian Express

High Profile Condolence Visit to Iranian Cultural Centre

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti, accompanied by Budgam MLA Aga Muntazir Mehdi, conducted a formal visit to the Iranian Cultural Centre and embassy in New Delhi. The visit was intended to offer condolences to Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, the representative of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei in India. This diplomatic gesture follows the high-profile assassination of Khamenei during coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Tehran last week, an event that has triggered significant political ripples across the Indian subcontinent.

Critique of India’s Alignment with Israeli Leadership

During her visit, Mufti voiced sharp criticism regarding the current trajectory of India’s foreign policy, particularly its alignment with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She noted that Iran has historically been a steadfast friend to India, providing support during difficult periods, and expressed disappointment that India is now standing by a leader whom she described as a "war criminal" for actions in Gaza. Mufti argued that this shift in policy is detrimental to India’s long-term interests and its reputation as a principled actor on the global stage.

Kashmiri Solidarity and Rhetoric Against Global Actors

The PDP leader asserted that the people of Kashmir stand in firm solidarity with the Iranian public during this period of military crisis. Using provocative rhetoric, she characterized the conflict as a "war against evil" and claimed that those associated with the "Epstein files" are currently backing Israel. Mufti stated that Iran is effectively fighting alone against a global "gang," and she offered prayers for an Iranian victory. This stance mirrors her recent activities in Srinagar, where she led protests that included the burning of posters featuring images of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.