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World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran's supreme leader dead at 86: Who was Ali Khamenei?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei increasingly claimed divine authority, stating God spoke through him and positioning himself as God's representative on Earth while maintaining absolute control over Iran's state affairs for over three decades.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Iran Insists Supreme Leader Still Alive 'Everything Is Fine'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims all high-ranking government officials remain alive following U.S. and Israeli strikes, contradicting reports of casualties including Supreme Leader Khamenei.
World politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

What to know about Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei has held supreme power in Iran since 1989, controlling the military, judiciary, media, and oil revenues while suppressing dissent through force and imprisonment.
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