Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iran's former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is back, at least in the headlines - analysis

With the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, it was believed that Ahmadinejad had the religious clout to take up the reins. How would he take over the presidency with Masoud Pezeshkian still in office?

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.
THEN-IRANIAN PRESIDENT Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends a UN General Assembly meeting on rule of law in 2012.

Was Ahmadinejad in the running to be reinstated?

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.

Israel, US early war goals sought to reinstate Iran's Ahmadinejad as leader, NYT reports

Mira Nassiri. From crossing mountains into Turkey to confronting legal challenges in Canada, her story is one of persistence and pursuit.

Money, power, exile: Inside an Iranian exile’s war on regime-linked wealth in Canada


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.

Hooshang Amirahmadi 370

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.

Iran Warship (370)

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."

Michel Sleiman 370

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.

Iranian Presidnet Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at OIC in Mecca 370 (R

Savir's Corner: A new United Nations is needed

The world is numb listening to useless addresses in an organization that has become ineffective in dealing with today’s global challenges.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at UN 370 (R)

Eisenbud's Odyssey: Feast, famine & family

Yom Kippur, more than any other holiday, has long served as a haunting metaphor for my feelings of guilt over the starvation and depravity my grandparents and other Holocaust victims were forced to endure.

Daniel Eisenbud's late grandparents 370

Ahmadinejad: Iran is successfully riding out sanctions

As currency plunges, Iranian president defends economic policies, claiming country's enemies waging "psychological war" against it; lawmaker: If nuclear negotiations fail, we will raise enrichment to 60% purity.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 370 (R)

'Ahmadinejad's cameraman defects while in NY'

Longtime cameraman for Iranian president stays behind after UN trip, applies for political asylum, lawyer says.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at UN 370 (R)