Arafi
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A lesser-known figure in Iran's clerical hierarchy, Arafi is an established cleric with a background in government institutions and has served as deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts. Known for his bureaucratic abilities and confidence from Supreme Leader Khamenei, he also heads Iran’s seminary system and is tech-savvy, fluent in Arabic and English, having published numerous works.
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Mast noted potential contenders, including a very hard-line cleric named Arafi, who's very closely aligned with the IRGC.
Brian Mast defends US Iran strikes, rejects Israel dragged America claimFox News·
United States· 2026-03-02
United States· 2026-03-02
Arafi is an established cleric with a track record in government institutions and serves as deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts.
Who might be the new leader of Iran? There’s no clear successorCNN·United States· 2026-03-01
United States· 2026-03-01
