Israeli Strike Aimed at Installing Ahmadinejad as Iran’s Leader Under Regime Change Plan

An Israeli strike intended to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran was part of a broader effort to install the hard-line former president as Iran’s leader, according to U.S. officials. The operation was aimed at triggering regime change, not just freeing one man. Officials confirmed the strike’s primary goal was political, not humanitarian. Ahmadinejad, who served as Iran’s president from 2005 to 2013, has remained a polarizing figure. His return to power would likely escalate tensions with the West. The revelation adds a new layer to ongoing regional conflict. Details of the operation remain classified, but its strategic intent is now public.