Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
Reports emerge of a secret Mossad operation to recruit and cultivate former Iranian President Ahmadinejad to destabilize the Iranian regime.
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Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad has been arrested by the IRGC following reports of his collaboration with the Mossad. The operation allegedly involved a secret plan to cultivate Ahmadinejad with the goal of toppling Iran's current regime and installing him as leader.
Coverage from The New York Times, Haaretz, and Israel Hayom details the nature of the plot, while Israel National News reports that a former Mossad chief met with Ahmadinejad. The Jerusalem Post focuses on the subsequent arrest of the former president by the IRGC.
Future developments depend on the outcome of Ahmadinejad's arrest by the IRGC and further disclosures regarding the extent of the Mossad's recruitment efforts.
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Quick answers
Why was Ahmadinejad arrested?
He was arrested by the IRGC for his alleged work with the Mossad.
What was the goal of the Israeli operation?
The reported plan aimed to cultivate Ahmadinejad to topple the Iranian regime and install him as leader.
Who from Israel is reported to have met with Ahmadinejad?
According to Israel National News, a former Mossad chief met with him.
Coverage (6)
- Ex-Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said to be under house arrest over reported Israeli contacts New York Post · 5h ago
- Israel reportedly recruited Ahmadinejad in secret plan to topple Iran’s regime www.israelhayom.com · 5h ago
- Report: Former Mossad chief met Ahmadinejad Israel National News · 5h ago
- Former Iranian president Ahmadinejad under arrest by IRGC for work with Mossad The Jerusalem Post · 5h ago
- Inside the Mossad Plot to Install Israel's Arch-enemy Ahamadinijad as Iran's Leader Haaretz · 5h ago
- Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad The New York Times · 5h ago broke it first
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