cleric

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Born in Najaf, Iraq in 1957 to a prominent Shia cleric who was close to the Islamic Republic's founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Larijani's family has been influential within Iran's political system for decades.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

He has for decades operated in the shadows, without appearing in the media or releasing Islamic sermons to the public, despite his purported status as a learned cleric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

It will deepen the mystery around this reclusive cleric.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Few expect major changes under the younger Khamenei, a trained cleric close to the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the military.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

The cleric begins with a prayer in Urdu, translating everything into English for the many non-Urdu speakers.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed