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The Islamic Republic’s Power Centers

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, is the second-longest-serving head of state in the Middle East.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, is the second-longest-serving head of state in the Middle East. Caren Firouz/Reuters

Who calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and domestic calls for reform? A look at the government’s organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.

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Last updated June 26, 2024 12:38 pm (EST)

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, is the second-longest-serving head of state in the Middle East.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, is the second-longest-serving head of state in the Middle East. Caren Firouz/Reuters

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Current political and economic issues succinctly explained.