The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on assuming the role of Supreme Leader of Iran following the reported death of his father, Ali Khamenei.
In a post on X on March 10, 2026, Sharif expressed
condolences on behalf of the people of Pakistan over the death of Ali Khamenei
and other family members, describing the event as a loss and offering prayers
for the deceased.
Sharif said he was confident that the new Supreme Leader
would guide Iran toward peace, stability and prosperity in the coming years.
The message came as regional leaders reacted to the
leadership transition in Iran, which could have broader implications for
political and security dynamics across the Middle East.
