Failure of Israel's Plan Against Ahmadinejad in Tehran; Details of the Failed Mossad Operation

Disclosure of 'Puss in Boots' Plan in the Heart of Tehran

In a shocking development that has affected the regional political atmosphere, investigative reports published on July 13 and 14, 2026, show that the Israeli intelligence service (Mossad), during a multi-year program called 'Operation Puss in Boots,' has been trying to prepare Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former president of Iran, as a pawn for regime change in Tehran [1][5]. This plan, which included secret meetings in Europe and extensive financial support, ultimately failed in its final stages in Tehran and led to the collapse of Mossad's operational network in this case.

Secret Meetings in Budapest and the Role of David Barnea

According to the New York Times, the roots of this cooperation date back to 2024. It is alleged that Ahmadinejad met with senior Mossad officials during his trips to Hungary to participate in scientific and climate conferences at Ludovika University [2][4]. Significantly, David Barnea, then-head of Mossad, personally traveled to Budapest to meet with Ahmadinejad to convince him for the era following political changes in Iran [3]. Reports indicate that Israel secretly covered his travel and accommodation expenses.

Failed Rescue Operation in February 2026

The peak of this intelligence conflict occurred in late February 2026, coinciding with the start of widespread military tensions between Iran and Israel. On February 28, an Israeli airstrike was carried out on Ahmadinejad's residential complex, aimed not at assassination, but at creating chaos to extract him from the surveillance of security forces [4][5]. It is said that after this attack, a black Peugeot driven by Mossad agents picked up Ahmadinejad and transferred him to a secret safe house inside Iran. However, Ahmadinejad became disillusioned with the violent execution of this operation and Israel's promises, and eventually left the safe house under ambiguous circumstances [3][2].

House Arrest and Ahmadinejad's Current Status

After the extensive dimensions of these contacts were leaked, the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intervened. Four senior Iranian officials have confirmed that Ahmadinejad is currently under house arrest due to connections with foreign agents [1][5]. He was last seen at the funeral of Ali Khamenei, the former leader of Iran, with a covered face and under strict security measures, indicating his complete political isolation [3]. Meanwhile, Ahmadinejad's office has strongly denied these claims, calling them 'Hollywood scenarios' to destroy his image [4]. This event demonstrates the complexity of the intelligence war within the upper layers of power in Iran.