Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has led Iran since 1989, is reportedly in serious condition at age 85.
Khamenei’s rule has spanned major global shifts, shaping Iran’s regional influence, especially through alliances across the Middle East.
Known for consolidating power within the Revolutionary Guards, his legacy includes staunch resistance to Western influence and a push for regional strength.
Now, his declining health raises questions about Iran’s next steps.