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Jul 13, 2026

Ahmadinejad denies New York Times report of Mossad recruitment attempt and house arrest

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's office rejected allegations that Israel's Mossad intelligence agency attempted to recruit him as an asset and install him as Iran's leader, dismissing the claims reported by The New York Times as false and denying he has been placed under house arrest.

Jul 13, 2026·3 sources

May 12, 2026

Pakistan Denies Iranian Military Aircraft Presence at Nur Khan Air Base

Pakistan's Foreign Office rejected CBS News reports claiming Iranian military aircraft were stationed at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi during the US-Iran conflict, calling the report 'misleading and sensationalised.'

May 12, 2026·3 sources

Top claims

▪The New York Times reported that Israel orchestrated a yearslong plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's new leader following a regime change operation.
▪Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's office stated that the former president remains active and is continuing his normal daily work.
▪Sagi Assulin stated that publishing details of the alleged operation could harm intelligence assets, operational capabilities, and Israeli state security.

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Israel-Iran tensions Iran Intelligence operations Iranian government Iran War

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