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By Open Chronicle with Agencies
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has firmly denied reports alleging that he maintained secret contacts with Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency or that he has been placed under house arrest, dismissing the claims as entirely fabricated.
The statement came after widespread reports, based on a New York Times investigation, alleged that Israeli intelligence had attempted to recruit Ahmadinejad as part of a long-term strategy aimed at influencing Iran’s political future.
Office Denounces “Completely False” Claims
In an official statement released on Tuesday, Ahmadinejad’s office rejected all allegations concerning any relationship with Mossad or involvement in a purported Israeli-backed regime change plan.
“We categorically reject all the completely false allegations promoted by The New York Times,” the statement said.
His office also denied reports that the former president had been placed under house arrest, describing those claims as fabricated and intended to reinforce what it called an “absurd” narrative.
Reports Alleged Secret Contacts
The controversy follows a report claiming that Israeli intelligence officials had sought to persuade Ahmadinejad to cooperate with Israel in recent years and had viewed him as a possible political figure in the event of major changes within Iran’s leadership.
The report further alleged that Ahmadinejad had been placed under house arrest by Iranian authorities after the purported contacts became known. Those allegations quickly generated widespread international attention because of Ahmadinejad’s long history of anti-Israeli rhetoric during his presidency from 2005 to 2013.
No Independent Confirmation
Neither Iranian authorities nor Israeli officials have publicly confirmed the allegations.
Ahmadinejad’s office insisted the reports were designed to mislead public opinion and create internal divisions within Iran, accusing the newspaper of publishing fabricated information.
The former president has remained publicly active in recent days, appearing at official events, a fact cited by his office as evidence contradicting claims that he is under house arrest.
Political Background
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad served as Iran’s president from 2005 until 2013 and became one of the country’s most internationally recognized political figures due to his hardline positions on Israel, the West and Iran’s nuclear program.
Although he later became increasingly critical of elements within Iran’s political establishment, he has continued to deny any suggestion of cooperation with foreign intelligence services.
The latest controversy unfolds amid heightened tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States, with regional security concerns continuing to dominate international attention.
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