In 1989, following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Khamenei was appointed Supreme Leader, becoming the country’s highest authority and taking control over the military, judiciary, media, and foreign policy.
In 1989, following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Khamenei was appointed Supreme Leader, becoming the country’s highest authority and taking control over the military, judiciary, media, and foreign policy.