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Overview
Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989. Controls military, judiciary, and media. Human rights abuses, support for proxy forces.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
HUMAN RIGHTS: Systematic repression of dissent
WOMEN'S RIGHTS: Enforced hijab laws, crackdowns on protests
PROXY FORCES: Supports Hezbollah, Houthis, Iraqi militias
NUCLEAR PROGRAM: Uranium enrichment ambiguity
Related Investigations (0)
Criminal Charges & Violations
1 documented violations
Crimes Against HumanitySystematic human rights violations(International Law)
Known Associates & Connections
Qasem Soleimani
Quds Force commander and Khamenei's most trusted military leader; assassinated by U.S. in 2020
Donald Trump
U.S. President who imposed" maximum pressure" sanctions and ordered Soleimani killing
Mohammad Mosaddegh
Former PM whose 1953 CIA-backed overthrow shaped Khamenei's anti-Western worldview
Sources & Documentation
5 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- April 19, 1939
- Birthplace
- Mashhad, Iran
Education
- •Religious seminary education
Key Timeline
April 19, 1939
Born in Mashhad
1981-1989
President of Iran
June 4, 1989
Becomes Supreme Leader