Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad survived an assassination attempt
Reports circulating on social media and some regional outlets suggesting that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was assassinated—allegedly by Israeli intelligence—are false, according to multiple official and independent sources.
Ahmadinejad, who served as Iran’s president from 2005 to 2013, was reportedly the target of an attempted assassination in Tehran.
According to preliminary information, members of his security detail identified sabotage to his vehicle and were able to intervene in time to prevent what could have been a deadly attack.
He was traveling with his wife and two sons at the time.
All are reportedly unharmed.
Rumors quickly escalated following a reported Israeli airstrike in central Tehran, which was followed by a series of underground explosions.
These events sparked intense speculation that Ahmadinejad had been killed in an underground facility as part of a targeted operation by Israeli intelligence agency Mossad.
Several unverified claims even suggested he, along with his family, had been killed at point-blank range in their car.
However, Iranian officials have not confirmed any such assassination, and no credible evidence has been presented to support claims that Ahmadinejad was eliminated in a targeted strike.
Official Iranian media have not reported his death, and no statement has been released by his family or office.
The situation in Tehran remains tense amid increasing hostilities between Iran and Israel, marked by a series of alleged airstrikes and retaliatory operations.
While Israeli military actions in the region have intensified, there has been no official confirmation linking any specific operation to an attempt on Ahmadinejad’s life.
The United States is closely monitoring developments, with analysts warning that the regional conflict may escalate further in the coming days.
Authorities continue to investigate the attempted sabotage of Ahmadinejad’s vehicle, while intelligence agencies assess the broader implications of recent strikes in Tehran.
As of now, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is alive, and reports of his assassination remain unsubstantiated.
GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR — A powerful car bomb detonated near Mall del Sol in Guayaquil resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries, according to local authorities.
The blast, which sent shockwaves across the bustling commercial district, is being investigated as a possible terror or organized crime-related attack amid Ecuador’s ongoing struggle with rising gang violence.
The explosion occurred near one of the main entrances of Mall del Sol, one of Guayaquil’s largest and busiest shopping centers, located in the north of the city.
Witnesses described a scene of chaos and destruction as a vehicle parked along the roadside suddenly erupted into flames, sending a massive fireball and thick black smoke into the air.
Surveillance footage and videos shared on social media captured the moment of the detonation, showing debris flying across the street as nearby cars were engulfed by the blast.
Several storefronts and vehicles in the vicinity were heavily damaged, and windows shattered across multiple nearby buildings.
Initial reports from emergency responders indicate that several people were killed, and multiple others sustained serious injuries.
The exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed as rescue operations continue.
Firefighters, police, and medical teams quickly arrived at the scene, cordoning off the area and extinguishing the burning vehicles. Paramedics transported the injured to nearby hospitals, while authorities evacuated the surrounding area to ensure public safety.
Officials from Ecuador’s National Police and Armed Forces have launched an immediate investigation into the attack. Early indications suggest that explosives were deliberately placed inside a parked vehicle, though authorities have not yet disclosed details about the type of device used or any possible suspects.
The Attorney General’s Office and anti-terrorism units are leading the forensic examination of the blast site. Authorities have increased security across Guayaquil and other major Ecuadorian cities, fearing possible coordinated attacks.
Ecuador’s Minister of the Interior condemned the attack, calling it a “cowardly act of violence intended to spread fear among citizens.” The government pledged to bring those responsible to justice and reaffirmed its commitment to restoring security amid escalating gang-related violence in the region.
Residents are urged to avoid the Mall del Sol area as the investigation remains active.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information on the number of victims and the circumstances leading up to the explosion.