US and Israel ‘hoped to install Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader’
Summary
The US and Israel reportedly considered installing former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader during efforts to weaken the current Iranian regime. President Donald Trump has been discussing possible military actions against Iran but has delayed strikes following talks with Gulf leaders and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Key Facts
- Israel allegedly wanted to replace Iran’s regime with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who was president from 2005 to 2013.
- Ahmadinejad was once critical of the Iranian regime and had a falling out with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Reports say Israel bombed a security building near Ahmadinejad’s home to assist him, but Ahmadinejad was uncomfortable with the plan.
- The US-led efforts to overthrow Iran’s regime included airstrikes and a naval blockade on Iranian ports to stop oil exports.
- President Trump delayed further attacks on Iran after talks with Gulf leaders but remains in communication with Israel’s Prime Minister about possible actions.
- Iran refuses to stop uranium enrichment and wants sanctions lifted before returning to nuclear negotiations.
- Iranian media questioned the accuracy of claims that Ahmadinejad was under house arrest or targeted seriously during Israeli strikes.
- Ahmadinejad’s political influence declined after conflicts with other Iranian leaders and is unlikely to be an ally of Israel due to his past anti-Israel stance.
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