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
Boshra married the son of Khamanei's longstanding gatekeeper and chief of staff, the cleric Mohammad Mohammadi Golpayegani.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Despite the risk, the appointment of a new top cleric is important in signaling to Iranians and the world that the regime can still function.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
It will deepen the mystery around this reclusive cleric.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
You are the son of a religious cleric, it said.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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