Years of absolute rule: Who was Ali Khamenei and how did he come to power in Iran? | Euronews Newsletter Events Loader Newsletter Events Loader Loader Search

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Ali Khamenei was one of the few world leaders who made no trips abroad during his leadership and never gave an interview to any media as supreme leader, whether domestic or foreign. Critics say he considered himself beyond accountability. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT He was at the apex of power from the beginning of the revolution and eventually took the helm of guiding the country for years after the death of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Khamenei had the final

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