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Supreme Leader of Iran

Supreme Leader of Iran
PostSupreme Leader
Bodythe
Islamic Republic of Iran
InsigniaCoat of arms of Iran.svg
Insigniasize100px
InsigniacaptionEmblem of Islamic Republic of Iran
Imagesize165px
IncumbentAli Khamenei
Incumbentsince4 June 1989
ResidenceBeit Rahbari Presidential Palace, Tehran, Iran
AppointerAssembly of Experts
Formation3 December 1979
InauguralRuhollah Khomeini

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The Supreme Leader of Iran (Persian: , Rahbare Mo'azzame Enghelab, lit. Leader of the Revolution, or , Maghame Rahbari, lit. Leadership Authority) is the highest ranking political and religious authority in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The post was established by the constitution in accordance with the concept of Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists. The title "Supreme" Leader (Persian: , Rahbare Moazzam) is often used as a sign of respect; however, this terminology is not found in the constitution of Iran, which simply referred to the "Leader" (rahbar).

The leader is more powerful than the President of Iran and appoints the heads of many powerful posts in the military, the civil government, and the judiciary.

In its history, the Islamic Republic has had two Supreme Leaders: Ruhollah Khomeini, who held the position from 1979 until his death in 1989, and Ali Khamenei, who has held the position since succeeding Khomeini.


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