'Israel' weighed Ahmadinejad in alleged Iran leadership strategy: Report
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- Report claims 'Israel' considered supporting former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in potential leadership reshuffle strategy.
- Alleged airstrike near his residence reportedly part of broader plan targeting Iranian security personnel.
A report by The New York Times, citing US officials, claims that early objectives in the war on Iran included discussions around political restructuring scenarios involving former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
The report suggests that 'Israel' explored the possibility of positioning Ahmadinejad as a potential figure in a post-conflict leadership arrangement, according to unnamed officials familiar with the planning.
According to the report, an 'Israeli' air operation targeted an area near Ahmadinejad’s home in Tehran. The strike was allegedly part of a broader effort intended to disrupt security arrangements around him and create conditions for his possible release from restricted status.
The operation reportedly focused on a checkpoint near the entrance to the street where he resides, rather than causing significant structural damage to the residence itself.
US officials cited in the report said the move was connected to what they described as broader discussions about influencing Iran’s internal political balance during the conflict period.
The reported plan allegedly included targeting security personnel assigned to protect Ahmadinejad, although the strike did not achieve that outcome.
