A UP village with Khomeini roots mourns Khamenei

2026-03-04 - 04:33

In Kintoor, India, residents mourn the recent killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, viewing his death as a personal loss. Khamenei's lineage traces back to Sayed Ahmad Musavi Hindi, a cleric who left Kintoor for Iran in 1834. Despite the centuries-old separation, the village feels a deep connection to the leader and his family.