Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who crushed internal threats repeatedly during more than three decades in power, now faces his greatest challenge yet, the war with Israel. (Produced by Elaine Carroll)
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Things to know about Iran’s supreme leader as he faces his greatest test

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who crushed internal threats repeatedly during more than three decades in power, now faces his greatest challenge yet, the war with Israel. (Produced by Elaine Carroll)
 
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