- According to Al-Quds Al-Arabi, the ex-leader’s comments amid anti-government protests led to his arrest.
- Authorities now seek to impose house arrest on the former president, according to the newspaper.
Former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been detained by Iranian authorities for allegedly inciting unrest against the government, the London-based daily Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported Saturday, citing “reliable sources in Tehran.”
The newspaper said that Ahmadinejad, during a visit to the western city of Bushehr on December 28, said, “Some of the current leaders live detached from the problems and concerns of the people, and do not know anything about the reality of society.”
He supposedly added that Iran was suffering from “mismanagement” and that the government of President Hassan Rouhani “believes that they own the land and that the people are an ignorant society.”
According to Al-Quds Al-Arabi, Ahmadinejad’s comments, which came as anti-government protests over the economy were heating up, led to his arrest.
The newspaper said authorities now seek to impose house arrest on the former president.
The news comes hours after Iran took aim at the US and Israel, accusing the two nations of inciting protests against the regime in Tehran.
He’d should have just gotten his ass to Paris, or wherever, instead of trying to ride the tiger. Now he’s probably going to be dead. Some crooked pols just don’t know when to quit.
Maybe that NY college he spoke at will go bail him out. Go ahead, kids. Your hero is in trouble!
@third twin. What? Did he say something negative about the clintons?
Is that a face you would trust?
Wat a kon-tree!
His speech at the U.N. was always good for a few laughs.
If Obama can do it ,why not?
Always nice to see Evil eat Evil.
I thought Amadinnerjacket was dead. Sounds like he’s setting himself up for another run at grand poobah. I doubt if he could win a fair election though.
Wow, if Iran can arrest a former administration official, why can’t the US do that?
Ah! Haven’t heard from ferret face in a long while.
Would someone shave that man and give him a big boy haircut, puhleeze !?
The Strong Horse is WINNING!
MAGA
There is another guy that will find it increasingly difficult to get life insurance.
He certainly won’t leave the world a better place…
I guess Ahmgonnaneedajob didn’t get as much of a pension as our ex-politicians, so he needed to try to find a way back into power.
Pity.
I’m sure he is going to have an “accident” while cleaning his AK-47 and will be found with 30 bullet holes in his back.