Not-deciding factor: Iran’s supreme leader
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 26 June 2025
⏱️ 27 minutes
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We examine the path of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, once a bookish cleric underrated by everyone—including himself. He has hung on to power perhaps in part by not making decisions at crucial points. Our finance correspondent looks at the shifting wisdom on how best to manage an inheritance. And why India’s addresses are so long, complex and ultimately costly.
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| 1:11.2 | I'm Jason Palmer. |
| 1:12.3 | And I'm Rosie Bloor. |
| 1:13.5 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the event shaping your world. |
| 1:23.1 | Trillions of dollars will be inherited globally this year. |
| 1:26.9 | Trillions with a T. |
| 1:28.6 | But for most people, that won't mean inheriting billions with a B. |
| 1:32.8 | It'll be more like the value of a home. |
| 1:35.3 | We discuss how heirs can make sure they don't blow it, whatever the number. |
| 1:40.5 | And in India, people get lost a lot. |
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