“The Palestinian issue is not an Islamic or Arab issue only. It is the most important human rights issue of today's world.”

— Ali Khamenei

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About Ali Khamenei

Politician • Iranian

Ali Khamenei is an Iranian politician, revolutionary, and Shia cleric who has served as the second and current supreme leader of Iran since 1989. He previously served as the third president of Iran from 1981 to 1989....

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