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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

Credit: Wojtek Grojec