Relatives denied the death

Relatives of former Kazakhstan President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have denied news of his death. According to family representatives, reports about celebrations of his death are unconfirmed. Media previously circulated information that the former head of state had died, but officials have denied this claim. The family stated that Mahmoud is alive and well, and that these rumors contradict the facts.

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In early December, reports about the former president's death appeared on the internet, which were subsequently refuted by relatives.