Iran scheduled a state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from July 4 to July 9, concluding with burial in Mashhad. India announced that its deputy foreign minister and the governor of Bihar would represent the country at the funeral.

Accounts differ on the certainty of representation. One report, cited by Mideast India and Social, states that India announced its deputy foreign minister and Bihar governor would represent the country. Another report, from India, says Bihar Governor Hasnain and Minister of State Margherita are likely to represent India at the funeral.

Al Monitor reported that Deputy Foreign Minister Pabitra Margherita and Governor Syed Ata Hasnain would visit Iran on July 3 and that an Indian delegation left for Iran to attend the state funeral. Republicworld.com reported that Iran invited Indian political leaders from multiple parties, including the BJP and Congress, to attend the funeral. Times of India reported that Iran's embassy in India expressed gratitude to New Delhi for India's participation in the funeral and that an official Indian delegation, political leaders and citizens were present at the funeral. The Hindu reported that Bihar Governor Hasnain and Minister of State Margherita are likely to represent India at the funeral.