Arafi

Arafi

cleric Iran

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.04%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
635,988
Power
40,349$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 5.50 0.17% +10% 331,002,651 635,988 $21,000,000 40,349$
Totals 2 331,002,651 635,988 $21,000,000 40,349$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Mast noted potential contenders, including a very hard-line cleric named Arafi, who's very closely aligned with the IRGC. 5

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United States United States: Arafi is an established cleric with a track record in government institutions and serves as deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts. 6

CNN: Who might be the new leader of Iran? There’s no clear successor