Ahmadinejad at Khamenei's funeral, dismissing rumors of death


Published: 02:25 7 July 2026
As the former president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has not been in public for a long time, many rumors have been created around him. However, the discussion took a new turn after his appearance at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral and state funeral.
Ahmadinejad was seen participating with ordinary people in the huge mourning procession held in Tehran. His appearance caught the attention of many, as he has rarely been seen in public since the recent war situation.
According to international media reports, a large number of people gathered in Tehran for Khamenei's funeral. Several important persons of the state and military levels are also seen there.
Ahmadinejad was the president of Iran from 2005 to 2013. His relationship with Khamenei was discussed many times in his political career. So his presence at Khamenei's funeral has sparked renewed interest in Iran's political circles.
Meanwhile, several days of state mourning and ceremonies are going on in Iran around Khamenei's funeral. Funeral programs are scheduled to be held in various cities across the country.
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