The world's 10 worst dictators
9. Seyed Ali Khamanei, Iran
Born: 17/07/39
In power since: 1989
Born: 17/07/39
In power since: 1989
Even though Iran has an elected government the county is ultimately run by the 12-man Guardian Council, overseen by the Ayatollah Khamanei, which has the right to veto any law that the government passes.
Khamanei has shut down the free press, tortured journalists and ordered the execution of homosexual males.
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