Supreme Leader of Iran - Wikipedia
WEBIn its history, the Islamic Republic of Iran only has had two Supreme Leaders: Khomeini, who held the position from 1979 until his death in 1989 and Ali Khamenei, who has held the position for more than 30 years since Khomeini's death.
Supreme leader of Iran | Powers, How Chosen, & Difference from ...
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · supreme leader of Iran, head of state in Iran, overseeing virtually all functions of government either directly or indirectly. The post was instituted as rahbar (“leader”) in 1979 with the creation of Iran’s Islamic Republic, which blends democratic elements with theocratic oversight from Islamic clerics of the Twelver Shiʿi sect.
Who is in charge of Iran? - BBC
WEBOct 7, 2022 · What are the powers of the supreme leader? The most powerful figure in Iran is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's supreme leader since 1989. He is head of state and commander-in-chief.
Ali Khamenei - Wikipedia
WEBKhamenei served as the third president of Iran from 1981 to 1989, while becoming a close ally of the first supreme leader, Ruhollah Khomeini. Shortly before his death, Khomeini had a disagreement with the heir he had chosen – Hussein Ali Montazeri – so there was no agreed-on successor when Khomeini died.
Iran's Supreme Leader: Who might succeed Ali Khamenei? - BBC
WEBRumours about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health have thrown the spotlight on his possible successors.
Khamenei.ir
WEBThe Official Website of Ayatollah Khamenei, bringing you the latest news, photos, and videos on the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.
Iran: How Ayatollah Khamenei became its most powerful man
WEBMar 9, 2020 · Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is Iran's spiritual leader and its highest authority - he has the final say over all government matters in the country. The 80-year-old cleric became Supreme Leader...
Ali Khamenei | Biography, Title, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Ali Khamenei, Iranian cleric and politician who served as president of Iran (1981–89) and as rahbar, or leader, of Iran (1989– ). He represented a hard-line approach to the revolution, demonstrated by his hawkishness in …
Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power …
WEBApr 21, 2024 · Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised the country’s armed forces for their “success” after Tehran launched an unprecedented direct attack on Israel last week. In a ...
The Supreme Leader | The Iran Primer
WEBAug 1, 2015 · Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is Iran’s most powerful official. As supreme leader, he has either direct or indirect control over the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, as well as the military and media. Khamenei has been Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, making him the second longest serving autocrat in the Middle East ...
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