The supreme leader of Iran, [note 1] also referred to as the supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution, [2] [note 2] but officially called the supreme leadership authority, [note 3] is the head of state and the highest political and religious authority of Iran (above the president).

Apr 19, 2024 · Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been the key figure in Iranian political life for more than 40 years, and the country’s political and religious figurehead since 1989.

Oct 4, 2024 · Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has the final say on all major policies, serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and controls the Revolutionary Guard.

Jul 1, 2024 · The most powerful figure in Iran is Ayatollah Khamenei, who has been supreme leader since 1989. He is head of state and commander-in-chief.

Oct 22, 2022 · Supreme leader of Iran, or rahbar is the country’s head of state, overseeing virtually all functions of government either directly or indirectly.

Sep 30, 2024 · In Iran's history, there have only been two supreme leaders: Ruhollah Khomeini and the current supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. But what is the basis of the office of supreme leader? Do other ...

As supreme leader, Khamenei is the most powerful political authority in the Islamic Republic of Iran. [ 26 ] [ 27 ] He is the head of state of Iran , the commander-in-chief of its armed forces , and can issue decrees and make the final decisions on the main policies of the government in economy, the environment, foreign policy, and national ...

Mar 9, 2020 · The 80-year-old cleric became Supreme Leader in 1989 after the death of the Islamic Republic's founding father, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Dec 11, 2020 · Recent rumours about the health of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have thrown the spotlight on what will happen if he becomes too ill to rule, or dies.

Aug 27, 2024 · DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader opened the door Tuesday to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, telling...