Fmr. Iranian president under house arrest after regime uncovers ties to Israel, Mossad - report

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is reportedly under house arrest, with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence arm detaining him. The move follows the uncovering of extensive contacts between Ahmadinejad and Israel, according to The New York Times, which cited four senior Iranian officials.

An extensive investigation by The New York Times suggests that for years, Israel conducted a covert operation to recruit Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset. The operation reportedly even included plans to install him as Iran's leader after the overthrow of the current regime.

One unusual stage of the operation allegedly took place in early 2024. A senior Hungarian government official asked Gergely Deli, rector of Ludovika University of Public Service in Budapest, to invite Ahmadinejad to a climate change conference. Deli stated he was informed the conference would serve as a cover for secret talks between Ahmadinejad and Israeli intelligence officials. Despite concerns about his reputation and the university's, Deli agreed to the invitation, believing it was best to facilitate communication between two opposing sides.

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if you have two enemies, and if these enemies want to talk with each other, then it’s best to do what you can to make them talk.