Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
Reports reveal a secret Mossad operation allegedly involving former Iranian president Ahmadinejad, resulting in his subsequent arrest by the IRGC.
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The brief
Media outlets report on a covert Israeli operation aimed at cultivating former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Coverage from The New York Times, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, Israel Hayom, and Israel National News emphasizes the clandestine nature of the operation.
Reports highlight that the activities have led to Ahmadinejad being taken into custody by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Future reports may clarify the status of the former president while in IRGC detention.
Coverage does not yet specify the timeline of the alleged meetings or the broader strategic objectives of the reported operation.
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Coverage (13)
- Israel courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim The Guardian · 48d ago
- Israel reportedly recruited Ahmadinejad in secret plan to topple Iran’s regime www.israelhayom.com · 48d ago
- Report: Former Mossad chief met Ahmadinejad Israel National News · 48d ago
- Inside the Mossad Plot to Install Israel's Arch-enemy Ahamadinijad as Iran's Leader Haaretz · 48d ago
- Former Iranian president Ahmadinejad under arrest by IRGC for work with Mossad The Jerusalem Post · 48d ago
- Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad The New York Times · 48d ago
- Israel’s Regime-Change Plan for Iran The New York Times · 49d ago
- Inside the Mossad Plot to Install Israel's Arch-enemy Ahmadinejad as Iran's Leader Haaretz · 49d ago
- Ex-Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said to be under house arrest over reported Israeli contacts New York Post · 49d ago
- Report: Ahmadinejad met Mossad chief under Israeli plan to install him as Iran leader The Times of Israel · 49d ago
- Report: Ahmadinejad met Mossad chief under Israeli plan to install him as Iran’s leader, is now under arrest The Times of Israel · 49d ago
- Mossad secretly tried to recruit Iran's former President Ahmadinejad in failed regime change plot i24NEWS · 49d ago
- Report: Ahmadinejad met Mossad chief under Israeli plan to install him as Iran's leader, is now under arrest The Times of Israel · 49d ago
Quick answers
Who is reportedly involved in the secret meetings?
Reports indicate that former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad met with a former Mossad chief.
What is the current status of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?
According to reports, he is under arrest by the IRGC due to his alleged work with the Mossad.
What was the stated goal of the operation?
Media reports state the operation was intended to topple the Iranian regime and install Ahmadinejad as its leader.
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