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NYT Reports Secret US-Israel Plan to Reinstate Ahmadinejad in Iran

A New York Times report revealed a secret plan by the United States and Israel to reinstate former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as leader. The report detailed the early war goals and how the plan was ultimately derailed.

19 May, 17:44 — 20 May, 08:37
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Israel, US early war goals sought to reinstate Iran's Ahmadinejad as leader, NYT report says

An associate of Ahmadinejad told the NYT that the Americans viewed Mr. Ahmadinejad as someone who could lead Iran and manage “Iran’s political, social, and military situation.”

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jerusalem-post20 May, 08:37Latest update

Israel, US early war goals sought to reinstate Iran's Ahmadinejad as leader, NYT report says