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


Palestinians and Iran pay tribute to Hugo Chavez

Chavez described as someone who kept Palestine "in his heart"; symbol for those "scarred by imperialism" Ahmadinejad says.

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'Iran will talk to enemies who stop pointing a gun'

Ahmadinejad more conciliatory than Supreme Leader but does not have authority over nuclear talks.

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Tehran seeks Islamic revolutionary alliance

The first visit by an Iranian president to Egypt since the 1979 Islamic Revolution signals the shifting dynamic in the region.

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Iran's Ahmadinejad lands in Egypt on historic visit

Morsi greets Iranian president as he disembarks at Cairo airport in first visit to Egpyt by Iranian head of state since 1979.

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US scholar campaigning to be Iranian president

Rutgers professor aims to challenge the regime in Tehran; says regime's anti-Zionist rhetoric is "toxic" to Iranian interests.

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Ahmadinejad to seek closer ties in visit to Egypt

Iranian president invited by President Morsi to visit Cairo, to discuss resuming of diplomatic relations between the countries.

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Sudan docks Iranian warships, may strain Gulf ties

Israel says Sudan was transit point for Iranian weapons going to Gaza; Gulf Arab states among Sudan's biggest investors.

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Lebanese leader blames Iran for Hezbollah UAV

Sleiman: Tehran at fault for drone downed over Israel; Hezbollah threatens rocket fire on Israel "from Kiryat Shmona to Eilat."

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Ahmadinejad: Anyone stockpiling nukes is 'retarded'

Iranian president declares the age of nuclear deterrence 'long gone,' denying his country is seeking an atomic bomb.

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Court denies Ahmadinejad's request to visit prison

Iranian president's request to visit prison where his press adviser is held denied, said to be a sign of his waning influence.

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