# Israel reportedly courted Iran's former hardline president for post-regime role

Reports from unnamed sources claim that Israel has been in contact with Iran's former hardline president, suggesting a potential role for him after a change of regime. The revelation indicates a long-term Israeli strategy to cultivate allies within Iran’s political establishment. This matters as it could influence Iran's future leadership and regional power dynamics.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/israel-courted-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-iran-former-hardline-president-post-regime-role-reports-claim) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:36:49 GMT