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Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has reportedly been killed in Israeli-US strikes inside Iran, according to Israeli media reports. The development comes amid escalating tensions and a widening conflict across the Middle East.
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in Israeli strikes
Tehran: Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was reportedly killed in a strike inside Iran, according to media reports emerging from Israel on Sunday. The reports claim that the attack was carried out as part of ongoing Israeli and US military operations targeting senior Iranian figures.
According to the reports, Ahmadinejad was struck at his residence. However, Iranian authorities had not immediately issued an official confirmation at the time the reports surfaced, leaving several details surrounding the incident unclear.
Israeli media described the reported killing as part of a broader military campaign aimed at Iran’s political and military leadership amid escalating regional tensions. The strikes are said to be linked to the ongoing confrontation involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.
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The development comes during a period of heightened conflict in the Middle East, with missile and drone exchanges reported across several locations in the region. Security analysts say such targeted strikes could further intensify tensions and provoke additional retaliation.
Ahmadinejad served as president of Iran from 2005 to 2013, a period marked by strained relations between Tehran and Western powers. During his presidency, he was widely known for his confrontational rhetoric toward the West and strong defence of Iran’s nuclear programme.
His tenure coincided with increasing international pressure on Iran over its nuclear ambitions, leading to sanctions and diplomatic disputes with several Western countries.
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Ahmadinejad’s presidency was also overshadowed by the disputed 2009 presidential election, which triggered widespread protests across Iran. The demonstrations, often referred to as the Green Movement, saw thousands of people taking to the streets to challenge the election results.
The protests were met with a heavy crackdown by authorities, drawing criticism from international human rights organisations and governments around the world.
