From a humble childhood in Mashhad to becoming the most powerful man in Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s life is inseparable from the Islamic Republic’s journey! A revolutionary turned president, and now the Supreme Leader for over three decades, Khamenei has shaped Iran’s ideological, military, and political direction in defiance of Western powers. This in-depth biography unpacks his rise, ideology, controversies, and legacy, and a rare look into one of the most enduring and enigmatic figures in modern Middle Eastern history.
- September 9, 2026