Can the supreme leader of Iran be removed?

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Yes, the supreme leader of Iran can be constitutionally removed by the Assembly of Experts if the Assembly deems that he is not sufficiently just or pious or unable to project political and social leadership. However, the process for electing members to the Assembly of Experts is heavily skewed in favor of jurists loyal to the supreme leader, making it highly unlikely they would ever deem him unfit—except under the most extraordinary circumstances.