40 Days Since the Disappearance of Ali Khamenei: A Look Back at a Figure Shaped by Knowledge and Struggle

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, had a career marked by political and religious commitment. Born in 1939 in Mashhad, he was a diligent theology student before becoming an activist against the Shah's regime, which led to multiple arrests. After the 1979 revolution, he held key positions, including President of the Republic from 1981 to 1989, before becoming Supreme Leader, thus consolidating his power within the Iranian state.