The following list shows all historical leaders of Iran starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.
In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.
Iran
Supreme Leader
Since Jun 4th, 1989
Iran
Supreme Leader
Dec 3rd, 1979 to Jun 3rd, 1989
Iran
Shah
Sep 16th, 1941 to Feb 11th, 1979
Iran
Shah
Dec 15th, 1925 to Sep 16th, 1941
Iran
Shah
Jul 16th, 1909 to Dec 15th, 1925
Iran
Shah
Jan 3rd, 1907 to Jul 16th, 1909
Iran
Shah
May 1st, 1896 to Jan 3rd, 1907
