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This Is How Iran Is Ruled
The lines of authority in the Islamic republic all stem from the supreme leader.
Supreme leader
Unelected institutions
Heads of armed forces
Head of state
broadcaster
Guardians council
Expediency council
Head of
judiciary
Elected institutions
Parliament
President
Assembly of experts
Cabinet
Supreme leader
Unelected institutions
Heads of armed forces
Expediency council
Head of state
broadcaster
Head of
judiciary
Guardians council
Elected Institutions
Parliament
President
Assembly of experts
Cabinet
Unelected institutions
Elected institutions