Tehran: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir were among dozens of foreign dignitaries who visited Tehran on Friday, July 3, 2026, to honor the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The Leader was assassinated in a US-Israeli terrorist attack in the Iranian capital on February 28.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the visit by the Pakistani leaders was part of a broader international response to the assassination, which has been widely condemned. The attack on February 28 has led to increased tensions in the region, with numerous countries expressing their condolences and support to Iran in various diplomatic gestures.

The event in Tehran saw participation from various international figures, highlighting the global impact of Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership and the significant void left by his assassination. The gathering served as a platform for solidarity among nations, reflecting on the broader implications of the attack and the pursuit of peace and stability in the region.