The former Iranian president, Ahmadinejad, who had been out of the public eye for more than half a year, suddenly传出 "death" news in this conflict. Although his office promptly denied these rumors, as of now, this former Iranian president has still not appeared in front of the cameras.

In recent days, Iran and Israel have been engaged in fierce clashes, and Ahmadinejad has gradually drawn attention due to his warnings coming true in the past. The outside world has suddenly become concerned about a question: where has he been for such a long time?

After several days of Israeli attacks on Iran, is Ahmadinejad still alive or has something happened to him?

【Is Ahmadinejad already dead?】

Various kinds of information began to circulate. Some say he was "shot" by masked gunmen while walking with his family in downtown Tehran; others say he died in a car accident.

Subsequently, Ahmadinejad's office urgently issued a statement, claiming that the above reports were false information. However, since Ahmadinejad himself has not made an appearance, this statement seems somewhat unconvincing, and it also fails to explain what he has been doing recently.

Considering that Ahmadinejad has always been highly visible, whether during his presidency or after stepping down, despite losing repeatedly in presidential elections, he remains passionate about politics, frequently meeting with supporters, and even making veiled criticisms of Supreme Leader Khamenei.

In recent years, Ahmadinejad has made it clear through his actions that he is merely biding his time, and will eventually make a comeback.

However, since his failed bid for the Iranian presidency last year, Ahmadinejad has suddenly disappeared from public view. His last words were a warning that Iran had been infiltrated by Israel's intelligence department, which was later proven correct by Israel's precise attacks on Iran.

【The statement did not dispel doubts】

Based on his previous behavior, Ahmadinejad does not seem like someone who can stay quiet. At a time when Iran faces major changes and high-ranking officials are being dealt with one after another, insiders have expressed pessimistic sentiments, saying that if Iran continues to fight with Israel, there is a high probability of a change in regime.

In such a moment of fluctuating public sentiment, it should be the perfect opportunity for Ahmadinejad to shine.

But he refuses to appear, forming a stark contrast with his previous outspoken style, which is why some people think that Ahmadinejad is likely in a bad situation.

Besides, it must be noted that Ahmadinejad once called himself the "anti-American crusader," but after leaving office, he has repeatedly criticized Khamenei's "look eastward" strategy, questioning how long the supreme leader plans to continue opposing the United States.

He once stated that if he ever returned to power, he would rebuild economic relations with the United States and engage in dialogue with the new U.S. president in 2025.

【Ahmadinejad has been actively campaigning in recent years】

Then came news that after making these "heretical" remarks, Ahmadinejad was quickly placed under house arrest by Iran's security forces, only regaining freedom after the presidential election results were settled.

But his troubles didn't end there. During an outing to attend an event, he narrowly avoided a car accident, narrowly escaping thanks to switching vehicles beforehand.

Ahmadinejad later suspected that the accident was deliberately orchestrated, but his investigation yielded no concrete results.

Since then, Ahmadinejad has rarely appeared in public, and no one knows his whereabouts.

A former president who was once extremely active has suddenly become a "transparent person." If it weren't for Israel's sudden attacks reminding people of his earlier warnings, perhaps not many people would have paid attention to him.

【Since last year, Ahmadinejad has been out of sight】

No one can say for sure whether Ahmadinejad met with any misfortune. Currently, there is no definitive evidence, and the statement released by his office lacks persuasiveness and stands up to scrutiny.

To put it simply, if Ahmadinejad is still alive, how could he possibly remain silent in the face of such a significant national event? This silence is too abnormal. Since he himself has not explained, don't blame conspiracy theories from spreading.

The best way for Iran to prove that Ahmadinejad is still alive is not through statements, but by having him personally appear in public. However, given Ahmadinejad's "rebellious" nature, he is unlikely to easily comply with others' arrangements.

We know that Israel has been continuously attacking Iran during this period, killing many people. Could Ahmadinejad have died in these attacks?

This possibility cannot be ruled out, but since Ahmadinejad is not part of Khamenei's senior advisory council, perhaps Israel never considered him a valuable target.

【Ahmadinejad has questioned Khamenei before】

Killing a former "anti-American crusader" would have much less impact compared to eliminating Iran's nuclear physicists and military-political high-ranking officials.

That said, Ahmadinejad's family might have been caught in the crossfire of the attacks. However, given his status, if he truly died in an airstrike, there would surely be some ripple effect. The name "Ahmadinejad" still holds value in media reports, so there should have been authoritative sources reporting on this matter by now.

Alternatively, Ahmadinejad might have died at the hands of his own people. He was previously detained by the security forces, and his public disagreement with Khamenei is well-known.

Currently, Iran is experiencing a wave of fluctuating public sentiment, and not everyone is determined to go all out against the United States. If Ahmadinejad were to come out and advocate dialogue with the United States, it might cause a disruptive impact on Iran's political landscape.

This is something Iran's leadership cannot tolerate. So how can this unstable factor be permanently resolved? The answer is obvious.

However, Iran may not have the capability to silence Ahmadinejad without anyone noticing. Otherwise, chaos would have erupted within Iran. Regardless, Ahmadinejad has indeed disappeared from public view for more than half a year, and now his whereabouts are unknown, uncertain.

If Ahmadinejad still doesn't show up until this round of Iran-Israel conflict ends, it will only confirm to the outside world that this former president is likely in grave danger.

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