Ayatollah - Wikipedia
A Grand Ayatollah is often seen as a spiritual guide and mentor to millions of Shia Muslims. His influence extends beyond the mosque and into the social and political arenas.
Who Is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader?
Jun 17, 2025 · Who Is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader? The cleric has ruled for more than three decades, spearheading a policy of backing proxy groups to wield influence …
Ayatollah Khamenei, Islamic Republic, Persian Empire - Britannica
1 day ago · Although Ayatollah Khamenei initially upheld the election results, he subsequently called for an official inquiry by the Council of Guardians (a body of jurists that reviews …
Who is Iran’s supreme leader? Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s rise
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The Bloody Lesson the Ayatollah Took from the Shah
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Who is Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? All you …
Jun 20, 2025 · Tehran: Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has weathered a series of challenges but Israel's unprecedented strikes mark his most serious crisis yet, threatening …
What to know about Iran's supreme leader : NPR
Jun 25, 2025 · The next phase of the confrontation with Iran depends in part on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran's supreme leader agreed to a ceasefire with Israel and avoided a big response …
What to know about Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali …
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who crushed internal threats repeatedly during more than three decades in power, now faces his greatest challenge yet, the war with Israel.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran’s supreme leader faces his greatest ...
Jun 30, 2025 · For nearly four decades, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has navigated internal dissent, economic crises and war, but the unprecedented strikes by Israel …
Iran's Khamenei says 'rioters should be put in their place'
Jan 3, 2026 · The first comments by 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei come as violence surrounding the demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy has killed at least 10 people.