Washington D.C. – Web Desk: The New York Times has reported that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was allegedly part of an Israeli “regime change” plan, claiming he had connections with senior officials of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency [citation:0].
Alleged Meetings and Connections
According to the report, citing US officials and unnamed sources, Israel had been working for years on a plan to bring Ahmadinejad back to power in Iran [citation:0]. The New York Times claimed that Mossad chief David Barnea met with Ahmadinejad in Budapest in 2024, where the former president’s expenses were purportedly covered by the Israeli side [citation:0].
The report further alleged that Israeli officials held multiple meetings with Ahmadinejad abroad, with the project starting in 2022 and continuing despite the Gaza war [citation:0].
No Official Confirmation
There has been no official response from the Iranian government, Ahmadinejad, or Israeli authorities regarding these allegations [citation:0].
Background
Ahmadinejad served as Iran’s president from 2005 to 2013, known for his hardline stance against the US and Israel and his support for Iran’s nuclear program [citation:0]. After leaving office, he was barred multiple times from running in presidential elections and later criticized some government policies [citation:0].
