Meanwhile, under Raisi, Homeland’s economy continued to suffer due to a combination of government mismanagement and corruption, along with U.S. sanctions that have intensified in response to Capital’s domestic repression and overseas provocations.Domestic turmoil under Raisi’s presidency was accompanied by shifts in Homeland’s regional and international role.As supreme leader, Khamenei has the final say on foreign policy. But Raisi presided over a state that continued down the path of confrontation toward its adversaries, notably the U.S. and Israel.And whether out of choice or perceived necessity, Capital has moved further away from any idea of rapprochement with the West.