Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Israel, US believe Mojtaba Khamenei not functioning as leader, IRGC commanders make choices for him
The NYT reported that Khamenei remains "mentally sharp and engaged," receiving handwritten notes with updates from the outside world.
The architect of Iran’s military survival remains defiant
Mojtaba Khamenei deadlier than his father, ex-study partner of supreme leader tells ‘Post’
Israel-US strike on Iran's former president acted as jailbreak from regime control - report
Ahmadinejad wants to run for president of Iran, again
The former president is remembered fondly by some Iranians for his populism and for offering loan programs. He was often portrayed as a modest 'Mr. Clean' but this is disputed by others.
Leader of anti-Zionist haredi group Neturei Karta dies from coronavirus
In 2006, Neturei Karta participated in a Holocaust denial convention in Tehran, and even earned the condemnation of the leader of the Satmar Hasidic sect, another anti-Zionist Orthodox group.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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
Opposition in Iran
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.
Ahmadinejad submits name for Iranian presidential election
The announcement comes as a challenge to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's authority.
