# After the killing of Iran’s then Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on March 1, people from all parts of the Ladakh region poured.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · The Indian Express*

## Key points

- After Ayatollah Khamenei's killing, Ladakh saw large demonstrations against the West Asia war.
- Community auctions in Kargil raise funds for Iran, with symbolic items like rare apples fetching high bids.
- Contributions from Ladakh are sent directly to the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi for Iran's rebuilding.
- The Iranian Embassy publicly thanked J&K and Kargil for their financial support via social media.

**Countries:** Iran, India

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