Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Ahmadinejad's appearance at Khamenei's funeral leaves unanswered questions - analysis

Ahmadinejad is one of many leaders and former leaders of Iran whose fates have been entwined with the war. Some reports suggested that Ahmadinejad might actually be helpful in some form.

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at former supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, July 6, 2026.
Mourners gather around the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family as the funeral procession heads towards Azadi Square in Tehran on July 6, 2026

Iranian ex-pres. Ahmadinejad, Kataib Hezbollah figures attend Khamenei funeral as Iran vows revenge

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.

Ahmadinejad, ‘The New York Times,’ and media lies - opinion

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at a press conference after registering as a candidate for the presidential election, at Tehran’s Interior Ministry, June 2024.

'Demoralizing': Iranian diaspora decries reported US-Israeli plot to install Ahmadinejad as leader


Iran denies it will give China rights to islands for new trade deal

“There is no news of the transfer of Iranian islands, nor the presence of the military or other illusions,” former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called these rumors an old “trick.”

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during a meeting at the Diaoyutai state guest house in Beijing, China December 31, 2019.

Iran's Ahmadinejad tweets N-word over George Floyd death, quotes Tupac

The message did not go down too well with Twitter users who lambasted the former politician for his apparent disregard for the sensitivity of the word, especially in the context it was used.

Iran's then-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures as he leaves a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey May 9, 2011

Trump launches global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality

A report from The Jerusalem Post on death penalty for Iranian gays played a role in ending criminalization of gays.

Members of LGBT community take part in a Gay Pride parade in central Istanbul, Turkey, July 1, 2018

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.