Tehran — March 1, 2026 — Multiple emerging reports indicate that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was killed during a joint U.S.–Israeli airstrike targeting Tehran late Saturday night.
According to early accounts, the strike reportedly hit Ahmadinejad’s residence in the Narmak neighborhood of eastern Tehran. Sources claim the 69-year-old former leader was killed alongside several members of his security detail during what has been described as a concentrated wave of precision strikes across the Iranian capital.
The reported killing comes amid a broader and unprecedented military campaign that allegedly also claimed the life of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, along with other senior political and military figures. The coordinated operation, attributed to the United States and Israel, is being described by officials in Washington and Jerusalem as a decisive strike against Iran’s command structure and strategic infrastructure.
As of this publication, Iranian state media has not fully detailed the circumstances surrounding Ahmadinejad’s reported death, and independent verification remains ongoing. Communications disruptions and heightened security conditions in Tehran have limited on-the-ground confirmation.
Ahmadinejad, who served as Iran’s president from 2005 to 2013, was known internationally for his hardline rhetoric, confrontations with Western governments, and controversial positions on nuclear policy and regional politics. Although he no longer held executive office, he remained a prominent political figure within Iran’s conservative establishment.
The reported strike on his residence occurred during what analysts describe as one of the most intense aerial bombardments of Tehran in recent history. Military sources cited by international outlets suggest the wave of attacks focused on leadership compounds, military command centers, and high-value targets across the capital.
Regional tensions remain extremely high. Iran has reportedly launched retaliatory missile and drone operations against U.S. and Israeli interests, raising fears of broader escalation across the Middle East.
Given the rapidly evolving situation, details surrounding Ahmadinejad’s reported death — including official confirmation and casualty assessments — are expected to become clearer in the coming hours.
This remains a developing story.
