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Reports Say Ahmadinejad Killed in Tehran Strikes, Official Confirmation Still Lacking

The claim emerges as Iran enters a leadership transition after Ayatollah Khamenei’s confirmed death.

Overview

  • Iranian outlet ILNA and Israeli media Ma’ariv are cited for reports that a strike hit Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s residence in Tehran’s Narmak district.
  • Iranian authorities have not confirmed his death, and independent verification has not been established.
  • The reported strike occurred during a wide USIsraeli air campaign that Iranian state media and US officials say killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, prompting a 40‑day mourning period and interim succession measures.
  • US Central Command reports three American service members were killed and five seriously wounded during operations linked to the strikes.
  • Iran has launched missile and drone salvos across the region, with casualties reported in Israel and multiple Gulf states as cross‑border attacks continue.