Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran. He has been in power since 1989, and is the second-highest-ranking official in the country, after the President.
Khamenei is a conservative cleric who has been a vocal critic of the West, and has called for the destruction of Israel. He is also a supporter of the Islamic Revolution, and has said that it is “the only way to achieve true justice and equality in the world.”
In recent years, Khamenei has become increasingly isolated, and has been criticized by both reformists and hardliners within Iran. He has also been accused of corruption and nepotism.
Khamenei’s recent speech
On August 22, 2022, Khamenei delivered a speech in which he called for the “annihilation” of Israel. He also said that the United States is “the Great Satan,” and that it is “the enemy of the Islamic Republic.”
Khamenei’s speech was widely condemned by the international community, and was seen as a sign of his increasingly hardline stance.
Khamenei’s health
There have been rumors about Khamenei’s health for several years. In 2014, he underwent prostate surgery, and in 2016, he was hospitalized with a heart condition.
In recent months, there have been reports that Khamenei is suffering from cancer. However, these reports have not been confirmed, and Khamenei has continued to appear in public.
Khamenei’s succession
Khamenei is 83 years old, and there is speculation about who will succeed him as Supreme Leader.
The most likely successor is Ebrahim Raisi, who is the current President of Iran. Raisi is a conservative cleric who is close to Khamenei.
However, there are other possible successors, including Ali Larijani, the former Speaker of Parliament, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the current Mayor of Tehran.
The succession to Khamenei will be a major event in Iran, and could have a significant impact on the country’s future.
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