Ahmadinejad Emerges: First Public Appearance After Meeting Damavand

As such, Ahmadinejad’s next steps will certainly attract massive attention from across the country. One fact nevertheless stands out: whether he chooses to go back into formal office or stay outside while influencing government policies indirectly through constant interventions, Ahmadinejad will keep on having reverberations throughout Iran’s political landscape for years to come.

Ahmadinejad returns again, and Iranian politics itself braces for change with every movement he makes. The ensuing conversations among proponents and non-supporters about what lies ahead—never mind his likely actions—indicate that they all understand how significant this return can be.

Ahmadinejad’s resurgence gives him new hope and causes celebration among his loyal followers. This constituency regards him as a person who is ready to challenge everything and fight for the values that they believe in. To them, Ahmadinejad stands for independence against foreigners’ pressure and is an emblem of the motherland.

However, detractors remain suspicious of him due to the controversies that rocked his previous regime. It is also considered by some to be unfavorable to Iran’s global stance and destabilizing the country because it may lead to debates about the confrontational political speeches and policies of his presidency.