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


Iranian hackers target Bank of America, JPMorgan, Citi

Sources say hackers disrupted bank websites and networks starting in 2011, after Iran beefed up its cyber capabilities; evidence shows attacks may be retaliation for sanctions.

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Iran commanders threaten Israel's downfall

IRGC, ground forces commanders say Iranian retaliation to Israeli strike will lead to destruction of "Zionist regime."

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Ahmadinejad: Anti-Islam film an Israeli ploy

Iranian president slams Israel as military parade displays Shahab 3 missile, which it claims can reach Tel Aviv.

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Ahmadinejad: Enemies trying to save Zionist regime

Meeting Hamas official Zahar in Tehran, Iranian president comments on plots of "arrogant powers," Palestinian rights.

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Radical then, radical now

Ahmadinejad isn't the only Iranian president to delineate nuclear aspirations. It's time the world sat up and noticed.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 370 (R)

Grumpy old man: Yes, dear

Had I ignored my wife’s nagging I probably would have remained squarely on my butt, and my family would be among the 46% of the souls in this country having to deal with yet another headache, a serious one at that.

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Radical then, radical now

Ahmadinejad isn't the only Iranian president to delineate nuclear aspirations. It's time the world sat up and noticed.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 370 (R)

Ahmadinejad: I will retire from politics in 2013

Iranian president tells German newspaper that "8 years is enough," he will quit when 2nd term ends and return to academia.

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Iran passes reduced, sanction-hit budget

Value of passed budget is significantly lower due to drop in currency, hit by international sanctions.

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Iran denies oil counter-sanctions on EU

Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Ghassemi says there are financial problems, but no ban on selling to Spain, other EU countries.

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