Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Strait of Hormuz escalation pushing Iran to 'run faster toward a nuclear bomb,' expert warns

According to INSS Iran expert Ben Sabti, the regime's very survival gives the leadership a sense of victory. The central power mechanisms continue to function. 

Damage from interceptions from the latest barrage from Iran, March 19, 2026
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.

Was the Mossad's Ahmadinejad operation a failure, or did Trump kill it? - analysis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a memorial ceremony for Zionist leader Theodor Herzl at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on July 5, 2026.

Netanyahu selectively investigates security leaks for his own political gain, NYT reporter alleges

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.

Netanyahu responsible for 'absurd risk' in Iran strategy to assassinate Khamenei, expert says


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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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