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Historically, the Shah (King) of Iran was the most important figure. However, after the Shah was deposed in 1979 and the Islamic Republic installed, the Supreme Ayatollah became the most powerful person in Iran. The first Supreme Ayatollah was Ruhollah Khomeini and he was succeeded (upon death) by Ali Khamanei.

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