Early War Goal Was to Install Hard-Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
U.S. officials revealed that an Israeli strike aimed to free former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest. This operation was part of a broader strategy to facilitate regime change in Iran. The goal was to reinstate Ahmadinejad as a leader in the country.
- ▪The Israeli strike was intended to liberate Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from his house arrest in Tehran.
- ▪U.S. officials indicated that the operation was part of efforts for regime change in Iran.
- ▪The plan involved reinstating Ahmadinejad as the leader of Iran.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastU.S.-Iran TalksIran’s OptionsCease-Fire in LebanonStrait of HormuzTimeline of WarAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTEarly War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s LeaderAn Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S.
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