Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was observed at a memorial ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to i24NEWS political correspondent Amichai Stein. The sighting comes one day after The New York Times published an investigation making allegations regarding Ahmadinejad's activities.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former Iranian president, was seen attending a memorial ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, a day after The New York Times published an investigation. The report, cited by i24NEWS political correspondent Amichai Stein, alleges that Ahmadinejad cooperated with Israeli intelligence — claims the former president has not publicly addressed. The sighting adds to a series of rare public appearances by Ahmadinejad since the outbreak of the war in July 2026. Earlier this month, he was spotted at Khamenei's funeral in Tehran, ending weeks of speculation about his fate. The Zioneer has previously reported on these appearances. The NYT investigation, published Monday, has reignited debate in Iran about Ahmadinejad's role during the conflict. It remains unclear whether the memorial ceremony was a public event or a private gathering. The report is based on a single source and has not been independently corroborated.
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