# Iran’s New Leader? Worse Than the Last Guy

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Podcast: [American English With Brent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-english-with-brent-500112)
Published: 2026-03-05T11:45:54+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/usbrent/episodes/Irans-New-Leader--Worse-Than-the-Last-Guy-e3fvmcp
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## Resource

Learn the essential English news vocabulary you need to understand the latest headlines about Iran’s new leader. This lesson is perfect for intermediate learners who want to improve their fluency and follow world news with confidence.🛑 Change the way you read the news in English with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinLink to News Clip: https://youtu.be/3Thu4w-8Fb4?si=ylfKdiVj_W1XhMC31. The Ayatollah * Definition: A high-ranking religious leader in Shia Islam. * Sentence: The Ayatollah is a very influential figure in the country’s government.2. State Funeral * Definition: A public ceremony to honor a high-ranking official after they die. * Sentence: Thousands of people gathered in the capital for the president's state funeral.3. Postponed * Definition: Delayed; moved to a later time or date. * Sentence: The meeting was postponed until next week because the manager was sick.4. Clerics * Definition: Religious leaders or members of the clergy. * Sentence: The council of clerics met to discuss the new religious laws.5. Successor * Definition: A person who takes over a job or position from someone else. * Sentence: The company is looking for a successor to the retiring CEO.6. 1979 Revolution * Definition: A major political change in Iran that replaced the monarchy with an Islamic republic. * Sentence: The 1979 Revolution completely changed the political landscape of the Middle East.7. Hereditary * Definition: Passed down from parent to child (like a title, money, or a medical condition). * Sentence: In a monarchy, the power is usually hereditary.8. Corps * Definition: A specialized group of people working…

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