ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed condolences to Mojtaba Khamenei on the death of his father, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, while also congratulating him on assuming the responsibilities of Supreme Leader.
In a letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, Prime Minister Sharif reiterated the “deepest condolences and prayers of the people of Pakistan at this solemn moment for the brotherly people of Iran and the wider Muslim Ummah”.
PM Sharif, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, noted that the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had “deeply saddened the people of Pakistan, who stand in solidarity with the leadership and people of Iran during this difficult time”.
While congratulating Mojtaba Khamenei on assuming this responsibility, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that his leadership would guide Iran towards peace, stability, dignity and prosperity in the years ahead.
The Prime Minister underscored that relations between Pakistan and Iran are anchored in shared faith, history, culture and language.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue working closely with Iran to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across all spheres of mutual interest for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples.
I congratulate His Eminence Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on his assumption of the responsibilities of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I also reiterate deepest condolences and prayers on behalf of the people of Pakistan on the martyrdom of his father, Ayatollah Ali…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 10, 2026
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, in a statement, conveyed his good wishes to Mojtaba Khamenei appointment as the Supreme Leader of Iran.
President Zardari noted that the region is facing serious tensions and conflict.
He expressed hope that the situation will stabilise and that conditions will improve for the people of the region.
President Asif Ali Zardari extended good wishes to His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei on his appointment as Supreme Leader of Iran and expressed hope for improved conditions and stability in the region. @khamenei_ir
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) March 10, 2026
On Monday, Iran’s Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the new supreme leader of the Islamic Republic amid war with the United States and Israel.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 21.
The conflict, which began on February 28 with surprise strikes by Israel followed by the United States, has now entered its second week, marked by intensive airstrikes, retaliatory missile launches, and growing instability across the Middle East.
