Israel's Mossad Reportedly Engages Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad Amid House Arrest
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First reported by Walla · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Israel's Mossad reportedly engaged former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is under house arrest in Iran, aiming to leverage his estrangement from the regime. Ahmadinejad has softened his hardline image and aspires to return to power with foreign support, potentially normalizing ties with Israel. His recent public appearances and a blocked trip to Guatemala highlight his complex relationship with Iran's leadership.
- 01Mossad secretly contacted former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, funding his housing and travel.
- 02Ahmadinejad is under house arrest by Iran's Revolutionary Guards over suspected Israeli contacts.
- 03He has softened his rhetoric and seeks a political comeback with foreign backing.
- 04Ahmadinejad envisions normalizing relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords.
- 05His 2023 Guatemala trip was initially blocked, sparking a public protest.
- 06Mossad's Persian social media hinted at recruitment with AI images showing Israeli symbols.
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