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


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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Ahmadinejad launches website and Instagram account in hopeful political comeback

The former Iranian president is making an intense media push as he returns to the public eye.

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

Iranian vice president under Ahmadinejad jailed for five years

Mohammad Reza Rahimi, who was appointed in 2009 after Ahmadinejad's re-election, was indicted in March in connection with a billion-dollar money laundering and embezzlement scheme.

Mohammad Reza Rahimi makes a "V" sign as he arrives at the Iranian garden in Maroun al-Ras village.

Execution rate accelerates in Iran under Rouhani

The five main reasons for death sentences in Iran are heresy, homosexuality, rape, murder and armed struggle.

Iranian Judiciary officials prepare to hang convicted murderer Hashem

Iranian foreign minister under fire for condemning holocaust

Javad Zarif called Holocaust "horrifying tragedy,"; Islamic hardliners summon him to appear in closed session of parliament to discuss matter.

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As sanctions bite, Iran's Rouhani presents austerity budget to parliament

Iran's budget for the year starting in March 2014 tops $66 billion, down from Ahmadinejad's $200 billion budget last year.

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Ahmadinejad and Rouhani trade blame over Iran's economic woes

Former president takes offense at successor's claims that he is responsible for dire state of Iranian economy.

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Rouhani: Ahmadinejad's unparalleled stagflation, mismanagement caused Iran's economic problems

Following nuclear deal that granted Tehran some sanctions relief, Iranian president says predecessor left country with $67b. of debt.

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