Prayer: Does the Friday prayer Imam need permission from a qualified religious authority, even in distant cities?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Prayer: Does the Friday prayer Imam need permission from a qualified religious authority, even in distant cities?

English:

Question #611:

Is it obligatory for the imam of the Friday prayers to acquire permission from the authorised religious authority? What is meant by the authorized religious authority? Does this rule apply to far cities?

Answer #611:

Basically, the leadership of Friday prayer does not depend on permission. However, the Imam’s ruling does not apply unless he is appointed by the Leader of the Muslims. This rule applies to all lands and cities where the Leader governs and people are obedient to his rule.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Prayer