politics
March 5, 2026
Ex-Iranian President Ahmadinejad still alive
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is still alive, a source has told RT following reports of his death in a US-Israeli strike
TL;DR
- Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is alive, contrary to recent reports.
- A close aide confirmed to RT that Ahmadinejad was not harmed in an alleged US-Israeli airstrike.
- A building associated with Ahmadinejad was struck, killing three bodyguards.
- Ahmadinejad's own residence remained unaffected and was 100 meters from the targeted building.
- Iranian media had previously reported that Ahmadinejad's family also denied his death.
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