JOURNAL ARTICLE

A life of sanctimony and violence.

  • Published In: Time International - Atlantic Edition, 2026, v. 207, n. 9/10. P. 34 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vick, Karl 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the life and rule of Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 1989 until his death in 2026, highlighting his transformation of Iran into a military-dominated theocracy centered around the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Under his leadership, Iran faced severe economic decline due to international sanctions linked to its nuclear program, leading to widespread protests violently suppressed by security forces. Khamenei’s tenure was marked by ideological rigidity, consolidation of power through unelected institutions, and extensive control over Iran’s economy and political factions. His death occurred during a joint U.S. and Israeli military strike amid escalating regional tensions, raising questions about the future stability of the Iranian regime. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - Atlantic Edition. 2026/03, Vol. 207, Issue 9/10, p34
  • Document Type:Obituary
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0928-8430
  • Accession Number:192225349
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