A bitter enemy of the West who ruled Iran with an iron fist for decades

Sydney Morning Herald
by Parisa Hafezi
March 1, 2026
A bitter enemy of the West who ruled Iran with an iron fist for decades
Iran’s supreme leader had survived in that position for 36 years. His death represents a crushing blow to the Islamic regime.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 3/1/2026