Covert Israeli Plan to Engage Ahmadinejad Collapses in Tehran

Reports in the US press indicate that a covert Israeli plan to engage with former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has collapsed in Tehran. The operation, which involved secret contacts, aimed to exploit political divisions within Iran but was uncovered, leading to its failure. The news comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with both nations engaged in a shadow war involving cyberattacks, nuclear program sabotage, and proxy conflicts. No official statements from Israeli or Iranian authorities have been released. The collapse represents a setback for Israeli intelligence efforts to influence Iranian domestic politics.

Global Impact

Politically, the collapse weakens Israel's ability to destabilize Iran from within, potentially pushing Tehran to harden its stance in nuclear negotiations. Geopolitically, it reduces the likelihood of a sudden regime change scenario, but does not alter the long-term trajectory of the Israel-Iran shadow war.