clerical

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When Khomeini died and the Islamic republic's top clerical body the Assembly of Experts met, it was Khamenei who they chose as leader.

From Barron's

Erdogan, a devout Muslim and graduate of a clerical school, has previously said he aims to raise a "pious generation".

From Barron's

Protests over a crumbling economy spread across the nation late last year, posing the biggest challenge to Iran’s clerical leaders in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some officials say a potential Khamenei replacement is Ali Khomeini, a grandson of the Islamic Republic’s founder, who is close to moderate clerical figures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some religious Saudis and members of the kingdom’s diminished but still influential clerical class are concerned the crown prince is taking things too far.

From The Wall Street Journal