VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > E. The Middle East and North Africa, 1945–2000 > 3. The Middle East and Egypt, 1943–2000 > c. Iran > 1985, Aug. 19
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Reelection of Ali Khameni as president.  1
 
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Ayatollah Khomeini chose Hasan Ali Muntazari as his future successor for the office of spiritual head of state. But in March 1989, the Assembly of Experts forced Muntazari out and replaced him with Ali Khameni, who officially became an ayatollah.  2
 
 
 
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