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Iran The post of Supreme Leader (Persian ???? ??????, Rahbare Enqelab,[1] lit. Leader of the Revolution, or ???? ?????, Maghame Rahbari,[2] lit. Leadership Authority) was created in the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran as the highest ranking political and religious authority of the nation, in accordance with the concept of Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists.[3] The title "Supreme" Leader (Persian ???? ????, Rahbare Moazzam), is often used as a sign of respect; however, this terminology is not found in constitution of Iran, which simply referred to the "Leader" (rahbar, German Führer). Iran has had two Supreme Leaders. Currently the post is occupied by Ali Khamenei. The Supreme Leader is elected by the Assembly of Experts, which is also in charge of overseeing the Supreme Leader, and also has the power to dismiss him. As the name indicates, the Supreme Leader is considered as the ultimate head of the Iranian political and governmental establishment, above that of Iran's president. According to the constitution, he has the last say in internal and foreign policies, control of all of the armed forces (Army, Revolutionary Guards, Police), and control of state broadcast and others (see below). The head of the Judicial branch (in Persian ???? ??? ??????) is also directly appointed by him.
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