Indonesian envoy attends Khamenei funeral in Tehran

Indonesia's Ambassador to Iran, Roy Soemirat, represented the Indonesian government at the final tribute and joint prayers for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry stated that the government appreciated the invitation from Iran to attend the tribute events. "The Indonesian government has conveyed that Indonesia will be represented by the Indonesian Ambassador in Tehran," said Ministry Spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang. The Iranian government had informed diplomatic representatives on July 2 that high-ranking officials would attend the official ceremony. Iran also expressed appreciation for Indonesia's decision to appoint its ambassador as its representative. Soemirat attended the ceremony at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran. According to Iranian officials, tribute events will run from July 3 to July 9 in Iran and Iraq, with Khamenei's burial set for July 9 in Mashhad. International media reported that world leaders also attended the commemoration, which began with a procession on Friday, July 3. The ceremonies are part of a week-long funeral period.

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The Indonesian government expresses its utmost appreciation for the invitation from the Iranian government to attend the series of tribute events for the late Ayatollah Khamenei.