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

Painted in about 1598, it shows Barberini as a bearded cleric apparently issuing instructions with his right hand outstretched.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

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

“What now, immediately, will we say?” the lead cleric asks.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann