What is the difference between president and Supreme Leader in Iran?

The Supreme Leader ranks above the President of Iran and personally appoints the heads of the military, the government, and the judiciary. In 1989, however, the constitution was amended and simply asked for Islamic “scholarship”, thus the Supreme Leader could be a lower-ranking cleric.

Is the president of Iran the Supreme Leader?

Ali KhameneiSince 1989
Iran/Supreme leader

What does a Supreme Leader do?

A supreme leader or supreme ruler typically refers to the person among a number of leaders of a state, organization or other such group who has been given or is able to exercise the most – or complete – authority over it.

What is the highest position in Iran?

The Supreme Leader of Iran is the head of state and highest ranking political and religious authority (above the President).

What is a supreme leader in Iran?

Who was the first supreme leader of Iran?

Ruhollah Khomeini

The Ayatollah Sayyid Ruhollah Khomeini
روح‌الله خمینی
1st Supreme Leader of Iran
In office 3 December 1979 – 3 June 1989
President	Abolhassan Banisadr Mohammad-Ali Rajai Ali Khamenei

What is supreme leader in Iran?

How long does the Supreme Leader of Iran serve?

President of Iran

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Residence	Presidential Administration (working) Sa’dabad Palace (ceremonial and residence)
Seat	Pasteur, Tehran
Appointer	Direct vote
Term length	Four years, renewable once

Does Iran Supreme Leader have term limit?

Before elections the volunteers must be approved by the guardian council to become a president candidate. Those members of the guardian council are chosen by the supreme leader. The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term by direct vote and is not permitted to run for three consecutive terms.