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).

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 ...

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.

Shah of Iran (27) Lotf Ali Shah: c. 1769–1794 21 March 1794 30 October 1794 ... Leader of the Revolution: 37 Ruhollah Khomeini: 1900-1989 5 February 1979: 3 December 1979 Independent . Supreme Leader of Iran (37) Ruhollah Khomeini: 1900-1989 3 December 1979: 3 June 1989: Independent . 38 Ali Khamenei: 1939–present 4 June 1989: Incumbent ...

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 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...

Feb 10, 2025 · Ali Khamenei, Iranian cleric and politician who served as president of Iran (1981–89) and as rahbar, or leader, of Iran (1989– ). He represented a hard-line approach to the revolution, demonstrated by his hawkishness in the Iran-Iraq War and Iran’s nuclear program.

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.

The Supreme Leader of Iran is elected by Assembly of Experts. The Assembly retains power to dismiss the Supreme Leader too. Supreme Leader is the ultimate head of the Iranian government and religion.