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This Is How Iran Is Ruled
The lines of authority in the Islamic republic all stem from the supreme leader.
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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
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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
![](https://stdatavisualprod.blob.core.windows.net/$web/embeds/24/06/how-iran-is-ruled/build-0620-03/images/iran-government-small.png)
Unelected institutions
Elected institutions