Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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After Iran’s war with Israel, questions return about Khamenei’s potential successors

After the 12-day war in June, the issue of who will succeed Iran's longtime supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has become more urgent.

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Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader

NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles Iran's supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a ceasefire with Israel.