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10 Surprising Facts  About Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, succeeding Ayatollah Khomeini.

He is one of the longest-serving leaders in the Middle East. 

The supreme power over Iran's religious, military, and political matters rests with Khamenei.

He was previously Iran's president from 1981 to 1989.

Known for his conservative views, Khamenei strongly opposes Western influence in Iran.

He has survived multiple assassination attempts, including a bombing in 1981 that injured his arm.

Khamenei's speeches often emphasize resistance against U.S. policies.

He has vast influence over Iran’s judiciary, media, and military. 

Khamenei is a prominent religious scholar and was designated as a Marja, or "source of emulation," for Shia Muslims.

He often uses social media to reach Iranian youth, despite restrictions on such platforms in Iran. 

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