Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been reported killed after a strike hit his residence in northeast Tehran, according to emerging regional and international media reports.
The attack reportedly targeted a private compound, killing Ahmadinejad alongside several bodyguards who were present at the time of the strike. Details surrounding the operation remain limited, with Iranian authorities yet to issue a comprehensive official statement clarifying the circumstances, the perpetrators, or the full casualty toll.
Ahmadinejad, who served as Iran’s president from 2005 to 2013, was a controversial and polarizing figure both domestically and internationally. During his tenure, he took a hardline stance on Iran’s nuclear programme and frequently clashed with Western governments, particularly the United States and Israel.
Security sources cited in early reports suggest the strike caused significant structural damage to the residence, with emergency crews deployed to the scene shortly after the incident.
The deaths of several security personnel guarding the former president have also been reported, though their identities have not yet been publicly released.
The reported killing of a former head of state inside Tehran marks a major development with potential geopolitical implications.
Analysts warn that if confirmed, the incident could heighten already fragile tensions in the region and trigger retaliatory measures from Iranian authorities.
Further updates are expected as more details emerge regarding the nature of the strike, those responsible, and the broader security situation within Iran.
