Iran embassy in India dismisses fake X handle's claim Kashmir is in Pakistan, ‘attempt' to damage ties
In a formal response, the Iranian embassy in India stated, 'Some fake channels, under the name of Iran, are attempting to damage Iran-India relations. This account does not belong to Iran.' Accompanying the statement were maps of India and China.
New Delhi: After a tweet from an account purporting to represent Iran said that Kashmir belongs to Pakistan and Taiwan to China, the Iranian embassy in New Delhi Saturday, swiftly rejected the claims, calling the account 'fake' and an attempt to damage India-Iran relations.
Some fake channels, under the name of Iran, are attempting to damage Iran-India relations. This account does not belong to Iran.
🇮🇷 🇮🇳 https://t.co/wKpc4hdmSt
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) July 12, 2025
India has always shared cordial relations with Iran, despite the Supreme Leader Khamenei's occasional comments on Kashmir, which India considers an internal matter.
In June, Iran even made a special gesture by opening its airspace to help India evacuate its nationals during the Iran-Israel conflict. Days later, following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, India was among the first nations Tehran reached out to.
Despite occasional criticism from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei over Kashmir and the treatment of Muslims, Tehran has never acted against Indian interests, while India continues to invest in key projects like the Chabahar Port and views Iran as strategically vital, given its location near Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Even as India's defence and tech ties with Israel have grown stronger under Prime Minister Modi, New Delhi has maintained steady relations with Tehran, despite U.S. sanctions. After Khamenei's remarks last year, India expressed strong displeasure and has since sought direct engagement with the Iranian leadership to manage differences.
On China, Iran's broader foreign policy remains aligned on major geopolitical issues, including its support for Beijing's sovereignty claims over Taiwan. Tehran has consistently criticised US moves that bolster Taiwan's international status, viewing them as provocations undermining Chinese territorial integrity.
The relationship between Iran and China, though often described as strategic, is deeply shaped by economic necessity. Facing long-standing sanctions and isolation from Western markets, Iran has turned increasingly toward China, adopting a 'Look East' economic strategy. China has emerged as Iran's top trading partner, oil buyer, and investor. Beijing sees Tehran not only as a major energy supplier but also as a crucial transit corridor in its evolving 'New Silk Road' strategy linking Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
(Edited by Viny Mishra)
Also read: A reformed Iran is a valuable friend to India
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