Future of Iran’s Leadership: Speculations on the Successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, wields substantial influence over the country’s political, military, and religious spheres. As the highest-ranking authority, he holds final say in key government decisions, directing Iran’s domestic policies and international relations. Khamenei is a significant figure in Iran’s stance against Western influence, especially in relations with the United…