Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ

Ayandeh Bank, which was run by individuals connected to the Iranian regime, failed after accumulating nearly $5 billion in losses from bad loans.

Iranians walks past a Bank Ayandeh and Parian, on the first anniversary of the nuclear agreement, in the capital Tehran on Jaunary 14, 2017.
 SUPPORTERS OF Reza Pahlavi protest against the current Iranian regime, in Los Angeles, last week. Indications are that Pahlavi lacks the internal support structure and organizational mechanisms to coordinate a successful uprising from within, says the writer.

Is there a chance for regime change in Iran? - opinion

 Mahmoud Ahmadinejad former president of Iran, speaks at a press conference after registering as a candidate for the presidential election at the Interior Ministry, in Tehran, Iran June 2, 2024.

Ex-Iranian president Ahmedinejad claims Mossad infiltrated Iranian intelligence

 Mahmoud Ahmadinejad former president of Iran, speaks at a press conference after registering as a candidate for the presidential election at the Interior Ministry, in Tehran, Iran June 2, 2024.

Unknown suspect attempts assassination of Iran's former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - report


The curious case of ‘woke’ Ahmadinejad

The former Iranian president mixes criticism of American racism with anti-Israel comments. Ahmadinejad quoted the Tupac song "Changes" to amplify his statements.

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses the UN General Assembly in New York in 2012.

Vent de révolte en Iran

Des milliers de manifestants se sont emparés des rues du pays pour protester contre la vie chère et le pouvoir

Iranian protesters in the streets of Tehran

Opposition in Iran

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Chances that Ahmadinejad's candidacy will be approved are slim

Just because Ahmadinejad officially registered to run, however, does not mean he will be allowed to do so.

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses the UN General Assembly in New York in 2012.

Ahmadinejad submits name for Iranian presidential election

The announcement comes as a challenge to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's authority.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (left) sits above former president of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iran's supreme leader tells Ahmadinejad not to run again for president

Ahmadinejad had not announced any plans to run in the vote scheduled for May, but has made several speeches in recent months, prompting speculation of a political comeback.

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (second left) visits the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility.

The comeback of Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?

An Iran poll survey suggests that the former president now trails incumbent Hassan Rouhani by just eight percentage points in a head-to-head match-up, compared with 27 points in May 2015.

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses the UN General Assembly in New York in 2012.

What did former Iranian president Ahmadinejad write to Obama?

Ahmadinejad reiterated that despite promises to improve ties between the two countries, the US is pursuing the same "hostile policies along with the same trend of enmity."

Ahmadinejad and Obama

Allegations of corruption, bribery weigh on Ahmadinejad as jailed ex-deputy speaks out

A Facebook and Instagram campaign were started shortly after the letter was published called "Demand for Trial of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad."

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (left) sits above former president of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

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