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.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.