The New York Times regarding an alleged Israeli strategy involving former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. According to the report, Israel had planned to develop Ahmadinejad as a potential political asset in the event of a regime change in Iran, with the possibility of positioning him as a future leader. The report claims that Israeli intelligence agency Mossad attempted to establish contact with Ahmadinejad through a meeting arranged during a climate conference at Ludovika University in Hungary. It alleges that Mossad chief David Barnea met him and that Israel provided financial support for his accommodation and travel. The report suggests that the alleged plan was part of a broader effort to influence Iran’s political future after possible military action. Analysts in the report describe Ahmadinejad as a significant Iranian political figure with influence inside the country. However, these claims are attributed to media reports and have not been independently verified. The report also mentions previous unconfirmed claims about Ahmadinejad’s status during recent attacks.


