# Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
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The Populist Proxy: Why Israel Bet on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Lead a Post-Khamenei Iran
Intelligence reports suggest an Israeli operation during the recent conflict aimed to rescue former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest to install him as a transition leader. Despite his hardline past, Ahmadinejad's marginalization and populist appeal made him a controversial candidate for a post-Khamenei government, though the plan ultimately failed.
Confusion in Tehran: Ahmadinejad’s Fate Unclear After Strikes as Rivals Trade Claims
Conflicting reports emerged after strikes in Tehran left the fate of former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad uncertain, with Israeli media claiming he was killed and aides and Iranian outlets denying it. The episode underscores the symbolic weight of attacking a well-known hardliner and the risk such actions pose for escalation and internal Iranian politics.