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
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar Created Mall Shooting Simulator in Roblox
Investigators and online researchers have identified a Roblox account allegedly linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar, the 18-year-old suspect in the deadly mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.
According to platform officials, the account was discovered by users on the internet forum Kiwi Farms, who reported that Van Rootselaar had created a game — referred to on Roblox as an “experience” — that simulated a shooting inside a shopping mall.
The virtual environment appeared to resemble a Canadian retail complex, although it has not been confirmed whether the design was intended to replicate a specific real-world location.
Videos circulating on social media prior to its removal showed a player-controlled character collecting weapons and firing into crowds of animated civilians within the mall setting.
The footage quickly drew widespread concern given the seriousness of the real-world attack.
Roblox confirmed that the account belonged to the suspect and announced swift action in response.
“We have removed the user account connected to this horrifying incident, as well as any content associated with the suspect,” the company said in a statement. “We are committed to fully supporting law enforcement in their investigation.”
Initially, reports suggested the game remained accessible despite the account being deleted. However, Roblox later clarified that the content has now been removed from the platform.
The company also noted that the mall-themed experience was only accessible through Roblox Studio, a development application used by creators to build games, rather than through the main platform available to general users.
As a result, the experience reportedly recorded only seven visits, indicating extremely limited exposure.
Investigators are continuing to examine the suspect’s digital footprint, including online posts and usernames believed to match across multiple platforms such as Reddit, where references to Roblox activity were also reportedly found.
Van Rootselaar is accused of carrying out the February 10 shooting that left eight people dead and at least 25 others injured at the secondary school.
Authorities have not indicated whether the online content forms part of the official investigative findings, but technology platforms are increasingly scrutinized in the aftermath of violent incidents for potential warning signs.
Officials emphasize that the broader investigation remains active as law enforcement works to establish a complete timeline, understand possible motives, and determine whether any additional factors contributed to the tragedy.