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Former Iranian president placed under house arrest after contacts with Israel reported
Iranian authorities placed former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad under house arrest after uncovering contacts with Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence arm carried out the detention.
Jul 13, 6:57 AM·1m read2 sources
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Iranian authorities placed former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad under house arrest after uncovering contacts with Israel, according to a report. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence arm carried out the detention. Officials said they discovered a significant portion of Ahmadinejad's contacts with Israel.
Background on reported operation The report states that Israel conducted a covert operation for years aimed at recruiting Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset. It adds that Israel later planned to install him as Iran's leader. A photograph shows Ahmadinejad at former supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral on July 6, 2026.
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