Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad

The clandestine Israeli initiative aimed to develop former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a key intelligence asset faced a dramatic failure when a plan to relocate him to a safe house during the early days of a major conflict went awry. This operation highlights the complex and often secretive nature of international espionage and underscores the high stakes involved in regional geopolitical dynamics. The unraveling of this mission sheds light on the intricate challenges and risks faced by intelligence agencies in their efforts to influence foreign leaders.