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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 23 MIN

Khamenei Is Dead — The 37-Year Rule That Turned Iran Into a Prison

from China Insights · host Jen

Ali Khamenei ruled Iran for 37 years — but how did one man transform a revolution into a system of total control? This episode traces his journey from a young cleric in Mashhad to the Supreme Leader who reshaped Iran’s politics, economy, and society. Through war, purges, protests, and nuclear tensions, we break down how power was built, consolidated, and ultimately sustained for decades. And now, with his death marking the end of an era, the bigger question emerges: what exactly did he leave behind — and what comes next for Iran?#Iran #Khamenei #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #IranHistory #Politics #Analysis

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