Firebrand anti-American cleric Alireza Arafi seen as contender to replace Iran’s Khamenei
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Following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, Iran's government elevates hardline cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to interim leadership, increasing his succession chances.
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