Khamenei issues denial of rich lifestyle

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Khamenei has been forced to issue a denial that he leads a rich and luxury lifestyle when compared to the poor that he claims to serve:

Alavi Green Movement (Farsi)

This is a response to claims over the past weeks from those who used to work close to him. These sources provided a very detailed account of every aspect of his routine, money and possessions:

Translation of Makhmalbaf’s article on “The secrets of Khamenei’s life”. Makhmalbaf is a leading opposition figure in exile in France.

I think the fact that Khamenei has been forced into a denial suggests he is worried about the number of people who are learning the truth about his riches while others suffer due to the regimes bad economic management. This seems more likely than what Khamenei wants us to think, if we look at the terrible things he has allowed to happen since the election.