Alí Jmenei

Alí Jmenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran, a position he has held since 1989. As the highest-ranking political and religious authority in the country, he wields significant influence over all branches of government and the military. Jmenei's leadership is characterized by a staunch opposition to Western influence, particularly from the United States and Israel, and he has been a central figure in Iran's contentious foreign policy, including its nuclear ambitions and regional military engagements.