Ali Khamenei
Ali Khamenei is the second and current supreme leader of Iran, known for his efforts to expand Iran's influence in the Middle East.
World Leader
July 17, 1939
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Ali Khamenei, the second Supreme Leader of Iran, has been in office since 1989 and holds the highest authority in the country, with the final say on all governmental matters. As Iran’s spiritual leader, Khamenei has aimed to extend the nation’s influence in the Middle East, despite not having widespread popular support. Some of his notable actions include delivering televised speeches to the nation, attributing recent protests to foreign “enemies,” and advocating for the revolutionary reconstruction of Iran’s cultural system. As the most influential Shia leader globally, Khamenei remains a prominent figure in Iran.