Iran is ruled by a Supreme Leader, a president, a parliament, Guardian Council, an Assembly of Experts and an Expediency Discernment Council.
Confused? We were too, so our World editor and our Religion editor found someone to explain the unique government structure:
https://theconversation.com/irans-ruling-structure-explained-277913
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