Israel's intelligence agency Mossad allegedly spent years trying to recruit former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as part of a broader plan to overthrow Iran's leadership and eventually install him as the country's new leader.
The New York Times report, citing American and Iranian officials familiar with the operation, claimed the effort included secret meetings in Hungary, financial support, and an attempted extraction of Ahmadinejad from Tehran during the opening days of the US-Israeli military op against Iran earlier this year. The plan, however, ultimately failed.

Did Mossad Chief David Barnea Meet Ex-Iran President in Budapest?

Mossad director David Barnea on Sunday, September 10, voiced Israel's apprehensions about Russia's possible sale of advanced weaponry to Iran. The Mossad chief was addressing the annual conference of the Institute for Counter-Terrorism Policy (ICT) held at Reichman University in Herzliya, Israel.

'It will endanger our existence': Mossad chief says Russia may sell advanced weaponry to Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that David Barnea would be the next head of Israel's Mossad espionage agency. The 56-year-old Barnea, a veteran of the organization, has been its deputy head for the last two years.

Israel appoints former top agent David Barnea as new Mossad chief

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that David Barnea will be the next head of Israel's Mossad espionage agency. Barnea, 56, a veteran of the organisation, has been its deputy head for the past two years.

Former top agent David Barnea appointed next chief of Israel spy agency Mossad

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Did Mossad Chief David Barnea Meet Ex-Iran President in Budapest?

'It will endanger our existence': Mossad chief says Russia may sell advanced weaponry to Iran

Israel appoints former top agent David Barnea as new Mossad chief

Former top agent David Barnea appointed next chief of Israel spy agency Mossad