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Where is Iran's leader?

Asked 7 days ago

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Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is based in Tehran and is described as the seat of power in the city. He had remained out of public view during the recent conflict but has since made a public appearance following the ceasefire with Israel.

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Iran's supreme leader breaks silence after ceasefire, claims victory
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CBS News
7 days ago
Iran's supreme leader breaks silence after ceasefire, claims victory

Iran's supreme leader had not been seen in public since the ceasefire with Israel, but has now made a public appearance in Tehran, congratulating the Iranian people and claiming victory.

A look inside Iran as fragile ceasefire with Israel holds
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CBS News
8 days ago
A look inside Iran as fragile ceasefire with Israel holds

Tehran is the seat of power for the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who still looms large but has continued to remain out of sight during the recent conflict.

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