Tehran: A delegation from Kyrgyzstan, led by Parliament Speaker Marlen Mamataliev, paid tribute to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, during a ceremony in Tehran on Friday (July 3, 2026). Ayatollah Khamenei was assassinated during the recent US-Israeli war on Iran earlier this year.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the ceremony was attended by several dignitaries and officials who gathered to honor the memory of Ayatollah Khamenei. Speaker Mamataliev expressed condolences on behalf of Kyrgyzstan and emphasized the importance of unity and peace in the region.

The assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei has elicited reactions from various international leaders, highlighting the impact of his leadership on the global stage. The delegation's visit underscores the diplomatic relations between Kyrgyzstan and Iran, and the shared concern over the events leading to the assassination.

The ceremony also featured speeches and tributes from other attending officials, each echoing the significance of Ayatollah Khamenei's contributions to the Islamic Revolution and the ongoing struggle for sovereignty and independence in the region.