Ali Khamenei is an Iranian cleric and politician who has served as the second Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989. He also served as the third President of Iran from 1981 to 1989.
Ali Khamenei Biography
| Full Name | Ali Hosseini Khamenei Ayatollah Ali Khamenei |
| Nickname | Ali Khamenei |
| Profession | Cleric and politician |
| Date of Birth | 19 April 1939 |
| Age | 87 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | Mashhad, Khorasan, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| School/College | Hawza of Mashhad Khorasan Seminary Najaf Seminary Qom Seminary |
| Education Qualification | Islamic Clergy |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Ethnicity | Iranian |
| Religious life | Religion – Islam Denomination – Twelver Shi’a Jurisprudence – Ja’Fari Creed – Usuli |
| Teacher | Seyyed Hossein Borujerdi Ruhollah Khomeini |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Ali Khamenei Age
Ali Hosseini Khamenei was born on 19 April 1939, in Mahhad, Khorasan, Iran. He is 87 years old as of 2026, and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Ali Khamenei Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Mansoureh Khojasteh Begherzaden |
| Children | Six – Mostafa, Mojtaba, Masoud, and three other |
Ali Khamenei Family
| Father’s Name | Javad Khamenei |
| Mother’s Name | Khadijeh Mirdamadi |
| Brother’s Name | Hadi Kahmenei |
| Sister’s Name | Badri Khamenei |
Political Career
| Military Service | Branch – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Irregular Warfare Headquarters Years of service – 1979 to 1989 Commands – Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces Battles – Iran-Iraq War Main interest – Usul al-Fiqh, Tafsir Notable idea – Fatwa against nuclear weapons |
| Political party (current) | Independent (since 1989) |
| Previous party | 1979-1987 – Islamic Republican Party 1977-1989 – Combatant Clergy Association |
| October 1981 to August 1989 | 3rd President of Iran |
| Since 6 August 1989 | 2nd Supreme Leader of Iran |
Ali Khamenei Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’9” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 75 kg In pounds – 166 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Gray |
Ali Khamenei Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $95 billion to $200 billion (as of 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not know |
| Income Source | Not available |
Some Interesting Facts About Ali Khamenei
- Ali Khamenei was born and raised by Javad Khamenei and Kahdijeh Mardamadi in Mashhad, Iran.
- He is the second of eight children, and his younger brother, Hadi, is a newspaper editor and cleric.
- His father was an ethnic Persian from Yazd, and some of his ancestors are from Tafresh, having migrated to Kahmaneh.
- His education began at the age of four, when he learned the Quran at a Maktab.
- In 1958, he settled in Qom, where he attended the classes of Seyyed Hossein Boroujerdi and Ruhollah Khomeini.
- At the time, he was more involved with politics than religious scholarship at Qom.
- Ali was arrested six times before being exiled for three years during the reign of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
- He was briefly the Voice Minister of National Defense from July to November 1979.
- He also served on the battlefield as a representative of the Iranian Parliament’s Defense Commission.
- Since 14 April 1979, he has been the head of the servants of Astan Quds Razavi.
- In his first Presidential address, he said that he would eliminate liberalism and American leftists from the country.
- In 1996, he issued a Fatwa to ban teaching music in the state-run schools, claiming it was against Islam.
- In 2017, he banned women in the country from riding bicycles in public by issuing a fatwa against it.
- With a 35-year reign as Supreme Leader of Iran, he is the longest-serving head of State in the Middle East.
FAQ:
How old is Ali Khamenei?
As of 2026, Ali Khamenei is 87 years old.
Who is Ali Khamenei’s wife?
Mansoureh Khojasteh Begherzadeh (married in 1964).
What is Ali Khamenei’s net worth?
As of 2026, Ali Khamenei’s net worth is estimated to be $95 billion to $200 billion.