Tehran: A delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Parliament Speaker Nuriddinjon Mo'ydinxonovich Ismailov, paid their respects 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 martyred in an airstrike on his office in Tehran on February 28, marking the first day of the recent US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the ceremony was attended by various international dignitaries who gathered to honor the legacy of Ayatollah Khamenei. The Uzbek delegation, led by Speaker Ismailov, expressed their condolences and solidarity with the Iranian people during this difficult time. The visit underscored the deep historical and cultural ties between Uzbekistan and Iran.

The airstrike that claimed the life of Ayatollah Khamenei was part of escalating hostilities in the region, triggering widespread condemnation and mourning. The attack has led to heightened tensions and calls for peace and dialogue from the international community.