Day: September 17, 2024

Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, wields substantial political, religious, and social influence. He succeeded Ayatollah Khomeini and has shaped Iran amid regional instability, economic hardship, and sanctions. Khamenei’s leadership enforces Islamic conservatism, controls military and judicial matters, and influences both domestic and international policies, despite challenges like economic struggles and internal dissent.