Ahmadinejad Is Still Bad for Iranians — and Still Great for Israel
A recent report reveals that the U.S. and Israel considered Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a potential leader for Iran, contradicting claims that their actions were aimed at promoting freedom for the Iranian people. Ahmadinejad's past actions, including his dismissal of protests during the 2009 Green Movement, highlight his unsuitability as a democratic leader. The article suggests that the ongoing conflict with Iran has been more about weakening the nation than about liberating its citizens.
- ▪The U.S. and Israel hoped to install Ahmadinejad as Iran's leader, challenging narratives about their intentions in the Iran war.
- ▪Ahmadinejad's response to the 2009 protests showed his lack of commitment to democracy.
- ▪The conflict with Iran has primarily aimed at weakening the country rather than promoting freedom.
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_Voices _Voices Support Us _Voices Ahmadinejad Is Still Bad for Iranians — and Still Great for Israel A bombshell report shows how Israel and the U.S. never really cared about freeing the Iranian people. Share Copy link Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Hooman Majd May 20 2026, 4:53 p.m. Share Copy link Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Iran’s former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad holds a press conference after registering as a candidate for Iran’s 2021 presidential elections on May 12, 2021, in Tehran. Photo: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images The bombshell New York Times report that the U.S.
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