At the funeral ceremony of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian officials selected symbolic verses from the Quran to read for each foreign delegation present. The verses were chosen to reflect political themes relevant to the delegations: a verse about the confrontation between believers and non‑believers for Saudi Arabia; a passage praising mujahideen over those who avoid jihad for Turkey; a verse about those who refuse sacrifice when called upon for the Lebanese government; a reminder to remain steadfast for Hezbollah; a verse praising those who remain loyal to God for Hamas; a verse commending steadfast believers in battle for Yemen’s Ansar Allah; and a verse about divine mercy interpreted as a nod to Doha’s mediating role for Qatar.
The ceremony, held in Tehran, was a diplomatic gesture aimed at acknowledging the presence of foreign dignitaries while underscoring Iran’s ideological stance.
The event was reported by local media and highlighted the use of religious texts in international diplomatic contexts.