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Can the Leader be removed?

While the Supreme Leader holds immense power in Iran, their removal is theoretically possible. The Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics, has the constitutional power to dismiss the Leader if they are deemed unfit. However, this has never happened, and the Assembly itself is heavily influenced by the Leader's office.

Stories that explain this

Iran says US pressured nations to skip Khamenei funeral

Questions this opens up

Who picks the Assembly? What if the Leader dies? What is 'unfit to lead'?

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