cleric

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Iran's government since 1979 has been explicitly rooted in religion, with a top Shia cleric serving as supreme leader.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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