The Economic Times

Deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had no India roots; only student to Ruhollah Khomeini, whose ancestry traces to India

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died in Israeli bombings. Khamenei had no Indian roots, unlike his predecessor Ruhollah Khomeini. Khomeini's grandfather was born in India before migrating to Iran. Khamenei succeeded Khomeini after his death in 1989. His death now sparks questions about Iran's next leader.