New Delhi, March 3 -- Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday met Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the India-based representative of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, to offer his condolences following Khamenei's passing.

Speaking to reporters, Masood described the death of the Iranian leader as a "sad event," emphasising the deep-rooted and centuries-old ties between India and Iran. He said he had personally conveyed his sympathies during the meeting.

"Seeing the passing of the head of any country is always a sad event, and India has had centuries-old ties with Iran. Regarding the passing of Khamenei Sahib, I came here to express my condolences on his death. I met with the representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran who is stationed in India a...