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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
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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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Intelligence operations1Iran1Iranian government1Media misinformation1

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