The Latest Breaking News from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Iran’s new supreme leader might lack an official record, but his shadowy behind-the-scenes resume paints a far darker picture

This wasn’t supposed to happen.

We Got This Covered · Mar 9

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, the influential insider now leading Iran?

For decades, Mojtaba Khamenei operated in the shadows, building influence inside Iran’s clerical and security circles without ever holding an official post. Chosen as Iran’s supreme leader, the 56-year-old cleric now steps into the most powerful role in the country after his father was killed in US-Israeli air strikes.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 9

Iran's next supreme leader: Khamenei's hardline son Mojtaba

Critics say the younger Khamenei is unqualified for the position.

Axios · Mar 8

Top Republican says Trump doesn’t need a ‘plan’ for dealing with Iran’s future: ‘It’s not his job’

U.S. senator says no ‘large-scale’ American force will be deployed inside Iran and rejects notion that president needs a ‘plan’ for the future

The Independent UK · Mar 1

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Israeli-US strikes

Ahmadinejad, 69, served as president from 2005 to 2013 and was regarded as one of Israel’s most strident adversaries

Evening Standard · Mar 1

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Israeli airstrikes on Tehran: Report

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has reportedly been killed in Israeli airstrikes within Iran. Reports suggest he was under house arrest at the time of the targeted strike on his residence. Ahmadinejad, known for his hardline stance and controversial remarks, served as Iran's president from 2005 to 2013, often drawing…

The Times of India · Mar 1

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei obituary

Supreme leader of Iran who maintained theocratic rule at home and an anti-western axis of resistance in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran with defiance and brutality for 36 years. For many Iranians, he will not be revered

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader for 36 years, has been killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on his country, Iranian state media reported.

The Conversation · Mar 1

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of Islamic Republic of Iran, killed in US-Israeli strikes

The death of the Iranian leader will plunge the region into further instability amid joint US-Israeli strikes

The Independent UK · Feb 28

Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Iran's supreme leader killed in US-Israel strike

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed, US President Donald Trump announced early Sunday. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were “many signs” that the 86-year-old leader was no longer alive, but stopped short of a definitive announcement.

The Times of India · Feb 28