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supreme

[suh-preem, soo-] / səˈprim, sʊ- /


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His son, Mojtaba, the new supreme leader, was absent from the commemorations, fearing assassination himself.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

When Khamenei was appointed supreme leader in 1989 following the death of the Islamic Republic’s founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, he was seen as lacking sufficient religious credentials for the role.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

The remains of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been carried through two of Shia Islam's holiest shrines in neighbouring Iraq, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Three days of public mourning in Tehran for its slain supreme leader ended with a major political spectacle the men now in charge wanted the world to see.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

At this supreme moment, the people cheered the man who, after a shaky start in office, learned how to command armies, brought down slavery, and become a most eloquent and moving speaker.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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