Malaysia, Turkey, China send delegates to Khamenei's funeral; RI absent

Delegations from Malaysia, Turkey, and China were among those who attended the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Malaysia's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, represented his government, conveying condolences and solidarity with Iran. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry stated, "Malaysia deeply mourns this loss and stands in solidarity with the leadership and people of Iran during this period of mourning."

Khamenei was killed in a combined US and Israeli airstrike on his private residence in Tehran on February 28, 2026. Reports indicate his body was severely damaged in the attack, which also claimed the lives of several other Iranian government officials. Iran has organized a six-day funeral period to commemorate Khamenei, who had been the country's top leader since 1989. His death occurred on the first day of the war initiated by the US and Israel.

International observers are closely watching the funeral ceremonies for any signs of Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, who is considered his successor. Mojtaba has reportedly remained out of the public eye due to threats from the US and Iran. Turkey's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Musa Kulaklikaya and Ambassador Hicabi Kirlangic, also attended the funeral at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Mosque in Tehran, offering prayers before departing.