Ayatollah Khamenei: The life of Iran's Supreme Leader

Introduction:

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran who has influenced the whole world in his life such as politics, religion and international relations. Khamenei has been dominating all political and religious authorities in Iran since 1989. We will talk about Khamenei's life, his stance and his impact on Iranian politics in the article.

Early Life and Education:

Born on July 17, 1939, in Tehran, Iran, Khamenei did his early education in religious studies, earning knowledge of Islamic teaching and philosophy at Tehran's prestigious seminaries. He also learned a lot from the leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. 

Revolution and Political Journey:

Khamenei started his political career in 1979 after the Iranian revolution. In Iran, the Islamic Republic was created after Khomeini's revolution by removing Monarchy, and Khamenei made his place in this new regime.

He was promoted under Khamenei's leadership in the entire world of Islamic ideology and played many critical roles in his political career. He became president of Iran in 1981 but was made supreme leader in 1989 when Khomeini died.

Position and Powers of the Supreme Leader:

In Iran, the role of the Supreme Leader is in a way that of the 'ultimate authority'. Khamenei's political and religious power is above that of any elected official. They control the military, judiciary and the media, and their decisions have far-reaching impact. Khamenei has the finals in Iran's foreign policy, defense strategy, and internal matters.

Under his leadership, Iran has made significant changes in its foreign policy. He forced Iran to adopt the ideology of "resistance", which rejects the influence of the West and forges strong alliances with regional powers.

Khamenei's ideology:

Ayatollah Khamenei's ideology is based on the principles of Khomeini, which is called "Velayat-e-Faqih". The main focus of this ideology is on Islamic law, governance, and justice system. Khamenei believes that Islam should be applied in every aspect of life, whether it is politics, education, or economic matters.

Khamenei has often promoted the "Islamic Revolution" in his speeches and criticized the West, especially the United States and Israel. He also says that Islam is an ideology that is not limited to Iran only, but works to unite Muslims around the world.

Foreign Policy and Global Impact:

Khamenei's foreign policy is based on Iran's independence and self-reliance. He has always promoted "Islamic Resistance", in which Iran has supported its allies in regional conflicts, such as Syria, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Khamenei believes that Iran should resist any pressure for its national interest, whether it is economic sanctions or military threats.

Iran's relations with the West have been very tight during Khamenei's tenure. He signed the nuclear deal (JCPOA) in 2015, but in 2018 the US under Donald Trump withdrew the deal. Khamenei believes that the US is an unreliable partner, and he has always defended Iran's sovereignty.

Khamenei's Controversies and Criticism:

Ever since Khamenei became supreme leader, his leadership has also faced a lot of criticism. His regime has also been imposed on domestic issues such as human rights violations, political repression, and freedom of speech. In Iran, suppressing opposition groups, imprisoning journalists, and using brutal force on peaceful protests are controversial aspects of Khamenei's leadership.

Khamenei also faces a lot of criticism at the international level. His harsh rhetoric and anti-Western stance have made him controversial in some countries. But he says that all this is necessary to protect Iran's independence and Islamic values.

Conclusion:

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is an influential and powerful leader of Iran, whose leadership has given Iran a unique direction. His role is not limited to Iran only, but he has also made a significant impact on global politics. Khamenei's ideology and leadership have many supporters, but many people are also critical of his style of rule. Iran's future direction will depend to a large extent on his leadership and decisions, and his role will always be remembered in history.