Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was seen at the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, as a report that circulated during the war claims Israel planned to bring him to power after Khamenei's assassination. The report has not been independently verified.
On Monday, as former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad joined the funeral procession of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, an unverified report from an Israeli news channel alleged that Israel and the United States had planned to install Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader following Khamenei's assassination. The report, first cited by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig at 10:09 Jerusalem, accompanied Ahmadinejad's appearance at the funeral after earlier reports of his absence.
At 10:09 Jerusalem, The Zioneer's initial report confirmed Ahmadinejad's attendance based on a single source. Simultaneously, a second version incorporated the claim about the alleged installation plan. A third version added that an Iranian outlet had reported over the weekend that Ahmadinejad had not participated in earlier funeral ceremonies, making his Monday appearance notable. The claim about the installation plan has remained unverified throughout the thread, originating from a single Israeli news channel report without independent confirmation.
The report's timing aligns with the massive funeral for Khamenei, which drew millions of mourners and prompted the regime to alter the procession route, as The Zioneer reported earlier on Monday. The claim about an Israeli plan to install Ahmadinejad has not been corroborated by any official sources or additional reports.
The credibility of the report remains unclear. It is not known whether it reflects actual intelligence, a speculative assessment, or misinformation. Ahmadinejad's own political standing within Iran and his relationship with the regime also remain uncertain.
5 developments
- StrongUnverified reports: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appeared at father's funeral events
- StrongIranian outlet Saberin: Four senior figures absent from Khamenei funeral ceremonies
- StrongNew footage shows protesters stepping on Trump picture at Khamenei funeral
- DevelopingIran's top three leaders attend Khamenei's funeral, N12 reports
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