Thus, Khamenei can present himself as a defender of the clergy, which, given widespread doubt about his clerical credentials since he took power 21 years ago, enhances his position.
Khamenei peut donc se présenter comme un défenseur des religieux, ce qui, compte tenu du doute qui entoure ses qualifications religieuses depuis sa prise de pouvoir il y a 21 ans, renforce sa position.