Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has reportedly been killed in a targeted strike in Tehran, according to local media reports, though Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the claim.
The Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA) reported that explosions struck the Narmak district, a residential area in eastern Tehran where Ahmadinejad was believed to reside after leaving office. The report indicated that Ahmadinejad died alongside members of his personal security team, but independent verification is not yet available.
Iranian state broadcasters acknowledged explosions in parts of the capital but did not specify casualties or identify potential targets. Fox News also cited Iranian media claiming Ahmadinejad’s assassination.
Ahmadinejad served as Iran’s president from 2005 to 2013, a period marked by strained relations with Western nations over Tehran’s nuclear program and controversial statements on Israel and the Holocaust. After leaving office, his influence in Iranian politics diminished, and he was barred from subsequent presidential elections despite attempts at a political comeback.
The reported strike comes amid rising tensions across the Middle East, linked to ongoing military confrontations involving the United States and Israel. Multiple recent blasts in Tehran have heightened fears of further escalation. Authorities have not indicated when or if an official confirmation of Ahmadinejad’s death will be issued, and details surrounding the incident remain unverified.
