Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is expected to travel to Tehran for the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to a single source. The visit underscores Moscow's diplomatic engagement with Iran following the leadership transition.
A single source reports that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The development follows earlier reports that former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev would attend as Putin's special envoy, as The Zioneer noted earlier Wednesday. The apparent shift — from Medvedev to Lavrov — could reflect a change in Russia's delegation at the leadership level or a dual-representation arrangement; the reporting does not clarify. Lavrov's expected presence signals continued high-level Russian engagement with Iran's leadership during the succession period. The information is based on a single unverified report.
- StrongRussia's Medvedev to attend Khamenei funeral as Putin's envoy
- DevelopingPakistan PM says he will attend Khamenei's funeral
- StrongIranian media: Khamenei funeral ceremony to be held in Qom on Tuesday
- DevelopingSenior officials from over 30 countries confirm attendance at Khamenei funeral on Friday
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